Montana may have lost the bottom, but the state was awarded — and entrusted — all that floats to the top as part of a public trust authority to protect water resources.
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On Monday, the Nevada state engineer will hear opening arguments in a water-rights case that has been ongoing for more than two decades. If passed, the construction of an extensive infrastructure network could dramatically raise the average monthly water bill for many of the state’s residents, as well as impact public lands and endangered species.
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Montana and Wyoming have taken their transboundary water dispute to the Supreme Court. Wyoming won the first round. But others await in a case that will help decide how much water is really available to generate energy and to produce food in one of the nation’s driest regions, as well as who has access to that water.
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| circleofblue: The Stream, May 22: Water, Food Crisis Driving Instability in Yemen | Circle of Blue - http://t.co/TOd4wXB8The Stream, May 22: Water, Food Crisis Driving Instability in Yemen | Circle of Blue - http://t.co/TOd4wXB8 |
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| Nadya Ivanova May 17th, 9:42 pm | |
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| nadyaivanova: Burdens of Extraction — The Growing Coal Mining Industry in #Australia’s Hunter Valley http://t.co/2QW4ghtn by @aajaffe for @circleofblueBurdens of Extraction — The Growing Coal Mining Industry in #Australia’s Hunter Valley http://t.co/2QW4ghtn by @aajaffe for @circleofblue |
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| Brett Walton May 21st, 2:43 pm | |
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| waltonwater: Rationing and price increases are two options for dealing with water scarcity, but not the only two, as IFC exec says http://t.co/eqCkLBi1Rationing and price increases are two options for dealing with water scarcity, but not the only two, as IFC exec says http://t.co/eqCkLBi1 |
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| Aubrey Ann Parker May 18th, 1:34 pm | |
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| aubreyH2O: Are mining laws too weak in #GreatLakes region? Some say the #water is susceptible to acidic waste from copper/sulfer http://t.co/binX8z6BAre mining laws too weak in #GreatLakes region? Some say the #water is susceptible to acidic waste from copper/sulfer http://t.co/binX8z6B |
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| Keith Schneider April 27th, 12:19 pm | |
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| modeshift: #China Demand For #Food, #Energy Raising Prices, Consumer Ire in U.S. Writing new law of U.S. supply, demand, prices. http://t.co/p5P8OcU2#China Demand For #Food, #Energy Raising Prices, Consumer Ire in U.S. Writing new law of U.S. supply, demand, prices. http://t.co/p5P8OcU2 |
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| Codi Yeager May 16th, 3:15 pm | |
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| Codi6Yeager: Look at this cool, interactive #MapofLife that visualizes global species distributions : http://t.co/eCAMLZLi #biodiversityLook at this cool, interactive #MapofLife that visualizes global species distributions : http://t.co/eCAMLZLi #biodiversity |
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| J.Carl Ganter April 20th, 10:05 am | |
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| jcganter: Wow! Honored to be #water hero among giants. Tks @xyleminc http://t.co/TmnPk3Sk! Honored to be #water hero among giants. Tks @xyleminc http://t.co/TmnPk3Sk |
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| Ned Breslin May 18th, 7:50 pm | |
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| NedBreslin: Beautiful day on the Cape, don't like it like I once did though...Beautiful day on the Cape, don't like it like I once did though... |
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| James Workman May 22nd, 1:58 pm | |
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| DroughtDoctor: Congregation Beth Sholom hosts Redford documentary http://t.co/LPi0cv0cCongregation Beth Sholom hosts Redford documentary http://t.co/LPi0cv0c |
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| waterlaws: Oregon denies Portland's request to delay covering its open reservoirs, which federal rules require http://t.co/qF92Zf6rOregon denies Portland's request to delay covering its open reservoirs, which federal rules require http://t.co/qF92Zf6r |
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| Nadya Ivanova |
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| nadyaivanova: Burdens of Extraction — The Growing Coal Mining Industry in #Australia’s Hunter Valley http://t.co/2QW4ghtn by @aajaffe for @circleofblueBurdens of Extraction — The Growing Coal Mining Industry in #Australia’s Hunter Valley http://t.co/2QW4ghtn by @aajaffe for @circleofblue May 17th, 9:42 pm |
| nadyaivanova: RT @AdamGabbatt: our #Nato live blog is over for the day. Read back if you like http://t.co/u7Fc9rvCRT @AdamGabbatt: our #Nato live blog is over for the day. Read back if you like http://t.co/u7Fc9rvC May 17th, 5:30 pm |
| nadyaivanova: RT @FastCompany: Our #1 pick for the Most Creative person in business is this man who stood up to Apple: http://t.co/1079wb5m #FCMostCre ...RT @FastCompany: Our #1 pick for the Most Creative person in business is this man who stood up to Apple: http://t.co/1079wb5m #FCMostCre ... May 16th, 7:46 pm |
| nadyaivanova: RT @eosnos: Five Books on China:
The new Page-Turner blog is a perfect occasion to cite the reasons why we’re having a flu... http://t ...RT @eosnos: Five Books on China:
The new Page-Turner blog is a perfect occasion to cite the reasons why we’re having a flu... http://t ... May 15th, 10:58 pm |
| nadyaivanova: RT @MichaelKugelman: Bold and must-read piece from @znAfridi on #Indus Waters Treaty. http://t.co/0o0UkYIl
CC @nadyaivanova @NewSecurityBeatRT @MichaelKugelman: Bold and must-read piece from @znAfridi on #Indus Waters Treaty. http://t.co/0o0UkYIl
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| nadyaivanova: Волейболен Ñценарий за МиÑÐ¸Ñ Ð›Ð¾Ð½Ð´Ð¾Ð½. Сега оÑтава да измиÑлим как да докараме "кралицата"...Волейболен Ñценарий за МиÑÐ¸Ñ Ð›Ð¾Ð½Ð´Ð¾Ð½. Сега оÑтава да измиÑлим как да докараме "кралицата"... May 15th, 12:14 pm |
| nadyaivanova: Australian state signs $2.3 billion desalination deal http://t.co/o9NgNcgk via @reutersAustralian state signs $2.3 billion desalination deal http://t.co/o9NgNcgk via @reuters May 11th, 4:08 pm |
| nadyaivanova: African News Innovation Challenge - http://t.co/ocSCCDrzAfrican News Innovation Challenge - http://t.co/ocSCCDrz May 11th, 12:18 am |
| nadyaivanova: @borrowedplume You can find his contact info here: http://t.co/YXOXK1fo@borrowedplume You can find his contact info here: http://t.co/YXOXK1fo May 9th, 8:13 pm |
| nadyaivanova: Flawed water trading system is choking Australia's rivers, says @UniofAdelaide's Mike Young http://t.co/XCFKlvTF But what's the alternative?Flawed water trading system is choking Australia's rivers, says @UniofAdelaide's Mike Young http://t.co/XCFKlvTF But what's the alternative? May 9th, 7:30 pm |
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| waltonwater: Rationing and price increases are two options for dealing with water scarcity, but not the only two, as IFC exec says http://t.co/eqCkLBi1Rationing and price increases are two options for dealing with water scarcity, but not the only two, as IFC exec says http://t.co/eqCkLBi1 May 21st, 2:43 pm |
| waltonwater: Water supply district in Midland, Texas approves $162 million contract for new 10 MGD pipeline http://t.co/1ONxqynHWater supply district in Midland, Texas approves $162 million contract for new 10 MGD pipeline http://t.co/1ONxqynH May 21st, 12:57 pm |
| waltonwater: The nation's largest public pension fund and its water infrastructure investments in California http://t.co/lal95TLQThe nation's largest public pension fund and its water infrastructure investments in California http://t.co/lal95TLQ May 21st, 12:49 pm |
| waltonwater: Modular water infrastructure cuts truck traffic to drill sites in Colorado http://t.co/3OICwgmCModular water infrastructure cuts truck traffic to drill sites in Colorado http://t.co/3OICwgmC May 21st, 11:22 am |
| waltonwater: Colorado River basin report: quantifying demand through 2060 under six scenarios http://t.co/R2nPIsO8Colorado River basin report: quantifying demand through 2060 under six scenarios http://t.co/R2nPIsO8 May 17th, 4:12 pm |
| waltonwater: RT @KateGalbraith The Rio Grande has run dry near El Paso, forcing the city to turn to alternatives http://t.co/L8WYKXPzRT @KateGalbraith The Rio Grande has run dry near El Paso, forcing the city to turn to alternatives http://t.co/L8WYKXPz May 17th, 1:38 pm |
| waltonwater: Art break: experiments with light in the far north of Quebec http://t.co/CkAe3RdWArt break: experiments with light in the far north of Quebec http://t.co/CkAe3RdW May 17th, 1:08 pm |
| waltonwater: Report from FLOW says Canada has gaps in legislation to protect water resources and inadequate funds for research http://t.co/NCMJUTcWReport from FLOW says Canada has gaps in legislation to protect water resources and inadequate funds for research http://t.co/NCMJUTcW May 17th, 12:20 pm |
| waltonwater: I take a look at the last ten years of American Rivers "Endangered Rivers" reports; the most cited river? the Snake http://t.co/W9xWyXBII take a look at the last ten years of American Rivers "Endangered Rivers" reports; the most cited river? the Snake http://t.co/W9xWyXBI May 17th, 12:15 pm |
| waltonwater: USGS report: how climate change will affect river runoff and water availability in 14 US basins http://t.co/yrEpQl3eUSGS report: how climate change will affect river runoff and water availability in 14 US basins http://t.co/yrEpQl3e May 17th, 12:12 pm |
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Keith Schneider is a Traverse City-based senior editor for Circle of Blue. He has reported on energy, water, and climate change from four continents.
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| modeshift: #China Demand For #Food, #Energy Raising Prices, Consumer Ire in U.S. Writing new law of U.S. supply, demand, prices. http://t.co/p5P8OcU2#China Demand For #Food, #Energy Raising Prices, Consumer Ire in U.S. Writing new law of U.S. supply, demand, prices. http://t.co/p5P8OcU2 April 27th, 12:19 pm |
| modeshift: A Story I'm Interested in: The Ohio River Valley's Steady Rise to Economic Relevance. On assignment. http://t.co/C31lyvNgA Story I'm Interested in: The Ohio River Valley's Steady Rise to Economic Relevance. On assignment. http://t.co/C31lyvNg April 26th, 2:30 pm |
| modeshift: U.S. #Energy Boom Lifts #Ohio’s Steel Industry: Latest New York Times Article. http://t.co/C31lyvNgU.S. #Energy Boom Lifts #Ohio’s Steel Industry: Latest New York Times Article. http://t.co/C31lyvNg April 25th, 9:18 am |
| modeshift: Due to #energy demand from #China, #Australia largest #coal and 4th largest #LNG exporter. Circle of Blue reports.http://bit.ly/HTewOMDue to #energy demand from #China, #Australia largest #coal and 4th largest #LNG exporter. Circle of Blue reports.http://bit.ly/HTewOM April 19th, 11:08 am |
| modeshift: Collapsing US Support Means More Trouble For # Clean #Energy, Says New Report from Brookings, Breakthrough, and WRI. http://t.co/C31lyvNgCollapsing US Support Means More Trouble For # Clean #Energy, Says New Report from Brookings, Breakthrough, and WRI. http://t.co/C31lyvNg April 18th, 7:16 am |
| modeshift: #China joining #shale #gas #energy boom. Multi-nationals see 35 trillion cubic meters in reserve. Report from Sichuan. http://t.co/C31lyvNg#China joining #shale #gas #energy boom. Multi-nationals see 35 trillion cubic meters in reserve. Report from Sichuan. http://t.co/C31lyvNg April 17th, 1:01 pm |
| modeshift: Big foreign investment by #China and others in U.S. shale #gas, #oil, #energy plays. China after its own big reserves. http://t.co/C31lyvNgBig foreign investment by #China and others in U.S. shale #gas, #oil, #energy plays. China after its own big reserves. http://t.co/C31lyvNg April 16th, 8:18 am |
| modeshift: Benzie County's Second Annual Water Festival Happens Tomorrow here along the northern shore of Lake Michigan. http://t.co/EhppBfolBenzie County's Second Annual Water Festival Happens Tomorrow here along the northern shore of Lake Michigan. http://t.co/EhppBfol April 13th, 8:26 am |
| modeshift: @RandySimes
Randy, can you call me? Keith Schneider here. I write for the NYT. 231-920-0745, keith@citistates.com@RandySimes
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| modeshift: #Fossil Fuel #Energy Boom Is One of Several Trends Leading #Ohio River Cities Back To Economic Relevance http://t.co/C31lyvNg#Fossil Fuel #Energy Boom Is One of Several Trends Leading #Ohio River Cities Back To Economic Relevance http://t.co/C31lyvNg April 5th, 10:46 am |
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| Codi6Yeager: Look at this cool, interactive #MapofLife that visualizes global species distributions : http://t.co/eCAMLZLi #biodiversityLook at this cool, interactive #MapofLife that visualizes global species distributions : http://t.co/eCAMLZLi #biodiversity May 16th, 3:15 pm |
| Codi6Yeager: #Biodiversity has decreased 28% since 1970--what will they do about it at #Rioplus20 ?: @EurActiv http://t.co/6Mqudwzp#Biodiversity has decreased 28% since 1970--what will they do about it at #Rioplus20 ?: @EurActiv http://t.co/6Mqudwzp May 15th, 11:50 am |
| Codi6Yeager: #Honeybees are dying because of a common #pesticide , studies show : @GrrlScientist http://t.co/lQ9QCgnE #food #agriculture#Honeybees are dying because of a common #pesticide , studies show : @GrrlScientist http://t.co/lQ9QCgnE #food #agriculture May 9th, 3:33 pm |
| Codi6Yeager: Big, old trees hold 1/2 of biomass, even though they are only 1% of forest: @nytimesgreen http://t.co/mC6fItSJ #ecology #carbonBig, old trees hold 1/2 of biomass, even though they are only 1% of forest: @nytimesgreen http://t.co/mC6fItSJ #ecology #carbon May 7th, 4:25 pm |
| Codi6Yeager: Plant timing will likely change more than expected w/ #climatechange, affecting #food and #water supply: @sciencedaily http://t.co/oCGJMs9vPlant timing will likely change more than expected w/ #climatechange, affecting #food and #water supply: @sciencedaily http://t.co/oCGJMs9v May 7th, 4:23 pm |
| Codi6Yeager: FAO report says empowering women in #agriculture could decrease the hungry by 100-150mln : @FAOnews http://t.co/KPpSrc83 #foodsecurityFAO report says empowering women in #agriculture could decrease the hungry by 100-150mln : @FAOnews http://t.co/KPpSrc83 #foodsecurity March 7th, 5:39 pm |
| Codi6Yeager: #Greece must return €425 mln in farm #subsidies—the money violated #EU law: @EurActiv http://t.co/TlfkoHpo #agriculture#Greece must return €425 mln in farm #subsidies—the money violated #EU law: @EurActiv http://t.co/TlfkoHpo #agriculture January 18th, 2:32 pm |
| Codi6Yeager: #Honeybee colonies still collapsing—pop. losing 30%/yr each since 2006, threaten #foodsecurity : @guardianeco http://t.co/i1BH7Xce #CCD#Honeybee colonies still collapsing—pop. losing 30%/yr each since 2006, threaten #foodsecurity : @guardianeco http://t.co/i1BH7Xce #CCD January 18th, 2:28 pm |
| Codi6Yeager: Genetically modified #algae power US Navy ship and cargo boat— #biofuel tests continue: @guardianeco http://t.co/NsaUv9qR #energy #pollutionGenetically modified #algae power US Navy ship and cargo boat— #biofuel tests continue: @guardianeco http://t.co/NsaUv9qR #energy #pollution January 18th, 2:26 pm |
| Codi6Yeager: #Seed saving effectively banned in #France — law forces farmers to give up rights to seed manufacturers: @guardianeco http://t.co/2TC336C5#Seed saving effectively banned in #France — law forces farmers to give up rights to seed manufacturers: @guardianeco http://t.co/2TC336C5 January 9th, 7:26 pm |
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| circleofblue: The Stream, May 22: Water, Food Crisis Driving Instability in Yemen | Circle of Blue - http://t.co/TOd4wXB8 The Stream, May 22: Water, Food Crisis Driving Instability in Yemen | Circle of Blue - http://t.co/TOd4wXB8 May 22nd, 12:01 pm |
| circleofblue: All about #nanotechnology and how it could clean #water in the future: @guardiannews http://t.co/U0aiYeTE #tech All about #nanotechnology and how it could clean #water in the future: @guardiannews http://t.co/U0aiYeTE #tech May 22nd, 9:40 am |
| circleofblue: #Mining company plans $400mln investment in #Colombia #gold dvlmpt, but is there enough #water ?: @MiningWeekly http://t.co/DyCtO0Kr #Mining company plans $400mln investment in #Colombia #gold dvlmpt, but is there enough #water ?: @MiningWeekly http://t.co/DyCtO0Kr May 22nd, 9:36 am |
| circleofblue: #Zimbabwe to require registration of all boreholes to better manage underground #water amid crisis: @VOA_News http://t.co/lL64qxDg #Zimbabwe to require registration of all boreholes to better manage underground #water amid crisis: @VOA_News http://t.co/lL64qxDg May 22nd, 9:30 am |
| circleofblue: #Yemen facing a #food, fuel and #water crisis that could further destabilize the country: @Reuters http://t.co/VYU08vKX #energy #Yemen facing a #food, fuel and #water crisis that could further destabilize the country: @Reuters http://t.co/VYU08vKX #energy May 22nd, 9:28 am |
| circleofblue: How a farm in #Mississippi is working to reduce its impact on #waterquality & the environment : @USDA http://t.co/T8Iyl70h #water How a farm in #Mississippi is working to reduce its impact on #waterquality & the environment : @USDA http://t.co/T8Iyl70h #water May 21st, 7:04 pm |
| circleofblue: #Climatechange may increase #droughts for already arid S hemisphere--big problems for ecosystems /society : @NSF http://t.co/KN4XoHYn #water #Climatechange may increase #droughts for already arid S hemisphere--big problems for ecosystems /society : @NSF http://t.co/KN4XoHYn #water May 21st, 7:03 pm |
| circleofblue: #Argentina faces dilemma of balancing unconventional #natgas & #oil dvlmpt w/ environment : @ipsnews http://t.co/GlUKMcHT #water #Argentina faces dilemma of balancing unconventional #natgas & #oil dvlmpt w/ environment : @ipsnews http://t.co/GlUKMcHT #water May 21st, 7:02 pm |
| circleofblue: At cost of up to $25mln/yr, #Israel plans to add #magnesium to drinking #water , which is lost during #desal : @UPI_top http://t.co/qBL9gQ1a At cost of up to $25mln/yr, #Israel plans to add #magnesium to drinking #water , which is lost during #desal : @UPI_top http://t.co/qBL9gQ1a May 21st, 7:01 pm |
| circleofblue: India’s dam plans anger Pakistan, symbolise global #water woes via SANA http://t.co/wrIRlNoi India’s dam plans anger Pakistan, symbolise global #water woes via SANA http://t.co/wrIRlNoi May 21st, 4:05 pm |
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J. Carl Ganter, a Traverse City-based photojournalist, is director and co-founder of Circle of Blue. He is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Council on Water Security.Interests: All Things Water.
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| jcganter: Wow! Honored to be #water hero among giants. Tks @xyleminc http://t.co/TmnPk3SkWow! Honored to be #water hero among giants. Tks @xyleminc http://t.co/TmnPk3Sk April 20th, 10:05 am |
| jcganter: #Australia #Coal, #water, #food, #China connections - global implications. @circleofblue http://t.co/duX1FHi0#Australia #Coal, #water, #food, #China connections - global implications. @circleofblue http://t.co/duX1FHi0 April 20th, 10:00 am |
| jcganter: "...most likely, the price of #water will dictate what the price of #oil is.†@circleofblue http://t.co/JWQA0bbh"...most likely, the price of #water will dictate what the price of #oil is.†@circleofblue http://t.co/JWQA0bbh April 20th, 9:57 am |
| jcganter: What if we fail to adapt to era of scarcity? @wef #water, #energy, #food, #UN http://t.co/Ji6Sq4vWWhat if we fail to adapt to era of scarcity? @wef #water, #energy, #food, #UN http://t.co/Ji6Sq4vW April 12th, 8:40 pm |
| jcganter: Investing in a blue #economy - #Michigan #water future. http://t.co/qYfZ6ixgInvesting in a blue #economy - #Michigan #water future. http://t.co/qYfZ6ixg April 11th, 8:01 am |
| jcganter: @NYTimesFriedman tags #water, #drought, #climate - the other #arab spring@NYTimesFriedman tags #water, #drought, #climate - the other #arab spring April 8th, 6:46 am |
| jcganter: Talking #toilets and #sanitation - here's how to reinvent how we flush. http://t.co/X4vJRjBPTalking #toilets and #sanitation - here's how to reinvent how we flush. http://t.co/X4vJRjBP April 3rd, 4:54 am |
| jcganter: RT @CSRwire: #WorldWaterDay: Watering “No #business can succeed in a failed society†@reachscale reports from @WWF http://t.co/KHRK6Uml ...RT @CSRwire: #WorldWaterDay: Watering “No #business can succeed in a failed society†@reachscale reports from @WWF http://t.co/KHRK6Uml ... March 22nd, 9:34 am |
| jcganter: Home state of #Michigan gets F in integrity report card http://t.co/TjqopFTCHome state of #Michigan gets F in integrity report card http://t.co/TjqopFTC March 20th, 3:07 am |
| jcganter: Collision: #water stress and #food prices - next spike in 2013 says @NECSI http://t.co/t1sLI2guCollision: #water stress and #food prices - next spike in 2013 says @NECSI http://t.co/t1sLI2gu March 19th, 11:49 am |
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| NedBreslin: Beautiful day on the Cape, don't like it like I once did though...Beautiful day on the Cape, don't like it like I once did though... May 18th, 7:50 pm |
| NedBreslin: Classic, will keep this in mind RT @kiwanja To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.Classic, will keep this in mind RT @kiwanja To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. May 18th, 2:49 pm |
| NedBreslin: RT @DIVatUSAID: RT @MollyKinder "Obama: 'we'll speed & scale innov via mobile phones for better data in farmers hands'" see DIV gran ...RT @DIVatUSAID: RT @MollyKinder "Obama: 'we'll speed & scale innov via mobile phones for better data in farmers hands'" see DIV gran ... May 18th, 9:53 am |
| NedBreslin: New @aidtransparency Director, hopefully adding "impact": focus on where $ goes important but narrow, not the key http://t.co/WHqQviDkNew @aidtransparency Director, hopefully adding "impact": focus on where $ goes important but narrow, not the key http://t.co/WHqQviDk May 18th, 9:16 am |
| NedBreslin: Important @USAID push on food security, #nutrition, combining ag reform in #Africa with bigger investment http://t.co/bg44N8VMImportant @USAID push on food security, #nutrition, combining ag reform in #Africa with bigger investment http://t.co/bg44N8VM May 18th, 9:05 am |
| NedBreslin: Appreciate you sharing this! MT @CaseFoundation Don’t let someone else tell your story – do it yourself. VIDEO: http://t.co/qPEI03joAppreciate you sharing this! MT @CaseFoundation Don’t let someone else tell your story – do it yourself. VIDEO: http://t.co/qPEI03jo May 17th, 1:55 pm |
| NedBreslin: RT @DIVatUSAID: Our grantee @sanergy's "Fresh Life" toilets in Nairobi featured in recent @gatesfoundation photo of the day http://t.co/ ...RT @DIVatUSAID: Our grantee @sanergy's "Fresh Life" toilets in Nairobi featured in recent @gatesfoundation photo of the day http://t.co/ ... May 17th, 12:40 pm |
| NedBreslin: . @PlanGlobal @darrens200368 MT @meowtree looking at # of people used for study - Time needed? Can data be opened? (not pdf). @PlanGlobal @darrens200368 MT @meowtree looking at # of people used for study - Time needed? Can data be opened? (not pdf) May 17th, 11:15 am |
| NedBreslin: Really applaud @PlanGlobal report on costs of #water and #sanitation - fascinating read! http://t.co/cBY2t5PL via @darrens200368Really applaud @PlanGlobal report on costs of #water and #sanitation - fascinating read! http://t.co/cBY2t5PL via @darrens200368 May 17th, 10:31 am |
| NedBreslin: Do Toms Shoes Really Help People? http://t.co/B6B9JjKuDo Toms Shoes Really Help People? http://t.co/B6B9JjKu May 17th, 7:41 am |
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| DroughtDoctor: Congregation Beth Sholom hosts Redford documentary http://t.co/LPi0cv0cCongregation Beth Sholom hosts Redford documentary http://t.co/LPi0cv0c May 22nd, 1:58 pm |
| DroughtDoctor: Got water? No? Hmmm. Well then...got a chainsaw? http://t.co/Tv7Q0svLGot water? No? Hmmm. Well then...got a chainsaw? http://t.co/Tv7Q0svL May 8th, 10:12 am |
| DroughtDoctor: Our too-thirsty forests http://t.co/YdnqYMyhOur too-thirsty forests http://t.co/YdnqYMyh May 8th, 10:08 am |
| DroughtDoctor: Robert Redford's 'Watershed' Documentary Raises Awareness For Worldwide Water Conservation http://t.co/iCW2DCu3 via @HuffingtonPostRobert Redford's 'Watershed' Documentary Raises Awareness For Worldwide Water Conservation http://t.co/iCW2DCu3 via @HuffingtonPost April 26th, 4:35 pm |
| DroughtDoctor: A BUSHMAN ODYSSEY by Richard Wicksteed — Kickstarter http://t.co/PK722OwE via @kickstarterA BUSHMAN ODYSSEY by Richard Wicksteed — Kickstarter http://t.co/PK722OwE via @kickstarter April 24th, 3:52 pm |
| DroughtDoctor: Half a century on, Eichmann trial still echoes in halls of justice http://t.co/6P7wfQTgHalf a century on, Eichmann trial still echoes in halls of justice http://t.co/6P7wfQTg April 24th, 3:39 pm |
| DroughtDoctor: Boycott World Water Day%21 %7C Circle of Blue WaterNews http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FeegdqGBoycott World Water Day%21 %7C Circle of Blue WaterNews http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FeegdqG March 22nd, 11:48 am |
| DroughtDoctor: Horse Race Politics: Watch the Republican Presidential Campaign Unfold! http://t.co/nwpia65Q via @slateHorse Race Politics: Watch the Republican Presidential Campaign Unfold! http://t.co/nwpia65Q via @slate March 17th, 11:22 pm |
| DroughtDoctor: Ebooks Encourage Authors To Stare At Their Shoes Instead Of Shoot For The Stars - Forbes http://t.co/RuOY0SUvEbooks Encourage Authors To Stare At Their Shoes Instead Of Shoot For The Stars - Forbes http://t.co/RuOY0SUv March 2nd, 10:33 pm |
| DroughtDoctor: Global Perspectives: How Dry Weather in Argentina Could Affect Chicken Prices in Chicago | Circle .. http://t.co/biEsTHYZGlobal Perspectives: How Dry Weather in Argentina Could Affect Chicken Prices in Chicago | Circle .. http://t.co/biEsTHYZ February 22nd, 6:27 pm |
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Water Law is mainly focused on U.S. court cases involving water, though international law will be covered as well. Water Law is sponsored by Patrick | Miller | Kropf, Attorneys at Law. Law and Water, of course
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| waterlaws: Oregon denies Portland's request to delay covering its open reservoirs, which federal rules require http://t.co/qF92Zf6rOregon denies Portland's request to delay covering its open reservoirs, which federal rules require http://t.co/qF92Zf6r May 21st, 1:51 pm |
| waterlaws: Green groups criticize loopholes in Ohio's proposed fracking law http://t.co/kpqgAmvt via @PlainDealerGreen groups criticize loopholes in Ohio's proposed fracking law http://t.co/kpqgAmvt via @PlainDealer May 21st, 1:24 pm |
| waterlaws: New judge appointed for LA-Mammoth Lakes water rights dispute http://t.co/KwvY4cOfNew judge appointed for LA-Mammoth Lakes water rights dispute http://t.co/KwvY4cOf May 21st, 1:21 pm |
| waterlaws: RT @EnvDefenseFund #Louisiana Coastal Master Plan passes another legislative milestone http://t.co/ae96GjxIRT @EnvDefenseFund #Louisiana Coastal Master Plan passes another legislative milestone http://t.co/ae96GjxI May 17th, 12:57 pm |
| waterlaws: Vermont is the first US state to ban fracking http://t.co/xYTlXMJkVermont is the first US state to ban fracking http://t.co/xYTlXMJk May 17th, 12:04 pm |
| waterlaws: Canada's govt backs a bill to prevent bulk exports of water from the country's transboundary rivers http://t.co/WGiYpM4o via @globeandmailCanada's govt backs a bill to prevent bulk exports of water from the country's transboundary rivers http://t.co/WGiYpM4o via @globeandmail May 17th, 11:56 am |
| waterlaws: Ohio senate passes new fracking regulations: water withdrawal accounting, disclosure of chemicals, but not the formula http://t.co/ASxe3q5mOhio senate passes new fracking regulations: water withdrawal accounting, disclosure of chemicals, but not the formula http://t.co/ASxe3q5m May 17th, 11:06 am |
| waterlaws: Water district in Silicon Valley under investigation for violating water pollution law http://t.co/6At2cHjn via @mercnewsWater district in Silicon Valley under investigation for violating water pollution law http://t.co/6At2cHjn via @mercnews May 16th, 12:10 pm |
| waterlaws: RT @nytenvironment: National Briefing | Washington: Ruling on West Virginia Mine Will Be Appealed http://t.co/gkhWUB7jRT @nytenvironment: National Briefing | Washington: Ruling on West Virginia Mine Will Be Appealed http://t.co/gkhWUB7j May 15th, 3:21 pm |
| waterlaws: Pig farmers in Israel fined for polluting water supplies http://t.co/u7pu2jc3 via @Jerusalem_PostPig farmers in Israel fined for polluting water supplies http://t.co/u7pu2jc3 via @Jerusalem_Post May 15th, 3:15 pm |
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| aubreyH2O: Are mining laws too weak in #GreatLakes region? Some say the #water is susceptible to acidic waste from copper/sulfer http://t.co/binX8z6BAre mining laws too weak in #GreatLakes region? Some say the #water is susceptible to acidic waste from copper/sulfer http://t.co/binX8z6B May 18th, 1:34 pm |
| aubreyH2O: Minnesota dismisses wild rice #water suit http://t.co/G9uDsh5F CoB's @codi6yeager's Wisconsin rice story from 2011 http://t.co/YpQ3k7NcMinnesota dismisses wild rice #water suit http://t.co/G9uDsh5F CoB's @codi6yeager's Wisconsin rice story from 2011 http://t.co/YpQ3k7Nc May 18th, 1:24 pm |
| aubreyH2O: RT @Newsweek: A new book looks at humans' negative impact on sea life http://t.co/yPzM7GBfRT @Newsweek: A new book looks at humans' negative impact on sea life http://t.co/yPzM7GBf May 16th, 11:18 am |
| aubreyH2O: RT @TheEconomist: What Mr #Sendak's books get so right about childhood is that violent imbalance between narcissism and oppression http: ...RT @TheEconomist: What Mr #Sendak's books get so right about childhood is that violent imbalance between narcissism and oppression http: ... May 16th, 11:17 am |
| aubreyH2O: Continued ice loss on #GreatLakes may cause widespread change in ecosystems—We did have mild winter here in #NMi http://t.co/e5Buh4kdContinued ice loss on #GreatLakes may cause widespread change in ecosystems—We did have mild winter here in #NMi http://t.co/e5Buh4kd May 16th, 11:12 am |
| aubreyH2O: Cool map of 100yrs of nonrenewable energy disasters globally via @lenifaye http://t.co/fuVoTKGP Similar to map I made http://t.co/TEsFXSNsCool map of 100yrs of nonrenewable energy disasters globally via @lenifaye http://t.co/fuVoTKGP Similar to map I made http://t.co/TEsFXSNs May 7th, 10:03 am |
| aubreyH2O: RT @johnwsauer: @circleofblue takes a look at new data on Africa groundwater. http://t.co/yVI8Gv0xRT @johnwsauer: @circleofblue takes a look at new data on Africa groundwater. http://t.co/yVI8Gv0x May 7th, 9:58 am |
| aubreyH2O: Infographic: Female face of farming globally. ex. 75% Kenya bananas from #women: @GuardianEco @FAOnewshttp://bit.ly/xJuSQx #food #waterInfographic: Female face of farming globally. ex. 75% Kenya bananas from #women: @GuardianEco @FAOnewshttp://bit.ly/xJuSQx #food #water May 4th, 1:21 pm |
| aubreyH2O: RT @WRIAqueduct: Interesting questions on groundwater in Africa - groundwater not always cheap or renewable! @aubreyh2o @circleofblue h ...RT @WRIAqueduct: Interesting questions on groundwater in Africa - groundwater not always cheap or renewable! @aubreyh2o @circleofblue h ... May 4th, 1:16 pm |
| aubreyH2O: RT @markburnett: @circleofblue: @aubreyh2o's questions re. new @BritGeoSurvey data on #Africa’s ground #water http://t.co/0WjZtYRU @ned ...RT @markburnett: @circleofblue: @aubreyh2o's questions re. new @BritGeoSurvey data on #Africa’s ground #water http://t.co/0WjZtYRU @ned ... May 4th, 1:16 pm |
Montana may have lost the bottom, but the state was awarded — and entrusted — all that floats to the top as part of a public trust authority to protect water resources.
Canadian and American advocates join to promote big oversight idea of the "commons."
The largest reservation in the U.S. has one of the nation's highest poverty rates — more than 40 percent — and very little water infrastructure. Many residents pay nearly 50 times the municipal cost for water, which instead is delivered from a tank in the back of a truck, often resulting in water-borne intestinal illnesses.
On Monday, the Nevada state engineer will hear opening arguments in a water-rights case that has been ongoing for more than two decades. If passed, the construction of an extensive infrastructure network could dramatically raise the average monthly water bill for many of the state's residents, as well as impact public lands and endangered species.
Montana and Wyoming have taken their transboundary water dispute to the Supreme Court. Wyoming won the first round. But others await in a case that will help decide how much water is really available to generate energy and to produce food in one of the nation’s driest regions, as well as who has access to that water.
The report, one of two ordered by Congress on water and energy, has been delayed for years.
Residents and lawmakers in Nebraska mull their options for protecting key groundwater sources.
Preliminary report describes an infant cellulosic biofuels industry with a mandate to grow up fast.
Court blocks dumping into a popular fly-fishing stream, sets precedent to protect Michigan waters from pollution.
Federal judge rejects Asian carp injunction as Congress passes a ban on their import.
A new era of dam building brings uncertainty to the 50-year-old water truce between India and Pakistan.
Withheld report was requested and funded by Congress.
Water use and greenhouse gas emissions are major concerns with oil interests plays.
"How modern society is affecting our water culture and the rights of indigenous communities."
Like all spellbinding human dramas the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which today entered its second and last week, represents the accumulated chapters of an urgent script - the fate of the planet.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking steps to speed up its recommendations for keeping invasive species out of the Great Lakes — but will its actions be quick enough to stop Asian carp? Photo by Jason Lindsey By Codi Yeager Circle of Blue By the end of next year, the United States Army [...]
The Supreme Court denied a request by five states that were calling for immediate action to stop invasive Asian carp from infiltrating the Great Lakes. This is the third time that the court has denied an injunction for the Asian carp case.
Invasive Asian carp make a surprise appearance on the Missouri River.
A look at how states across America are facing deep frack dilemmas.
The EPA seeks stricter pollution standards and a national water quality assessment.
Bill passes that will ban mining and oil drilling in Andean ice fields.
An environmental group’s legal victory in the fight to block the dumping of water from a contaminated site into a popular Michigan fly-fishing stream may provide stronger legal protections for lakes and streams across the state.
The costs and benefits of California's largest water bond in a half century have not been fully assessed by an independent organization.
The recent discovery of a live carp close to Lake Michigan may bolster the states’ case, legal expert says.
A weekend meeting of the Nile basin water ministers does not resolve treaty impasse.
An excerpt from the introductory chapter of Out of the Mainstream: Water Rights, Politics and Identity, a book on the effect modern society has on water culture and indigenous communities
Landmark act could be used by the federal government to recover billions in fines, send people to jail.
Opponents call the proposal a federal power grab, while the bill's author says it would restore the original intent of the landmark water legislation.
The water legislation would consolidate too much power in the hands of the government, protesters say.
Power plants will be required to change their cooling systems to reduce the amount of water they withdraw from oceans and estuaries as a result.
China has some of the dirtiest and most dangerous water in the world. This detailed and interactive timeline shows key pollution events, protests, and policy reforms from the last eight years at both the national and regional levels as China tries to clean up its act.
A breakdown of previous plans gives context to the newly released 12th Five-Year Plan.
Demystifying China’s governmental water offices and water-related laws. China’s water is managed by a complex web of ministries, and national, sub-national, and cross-jurisdictional agencies. The dual leadership system—comprised of a territorial and a central government—has a hierarchy in which offices of the two bureaucracies with the same rank cannot issue binding orders to each other. [...]
A look at 16 states with statutes that acknowledge the tightening chokepoint between declining water resources and rising energy demand.
This is the second time the court has promoted the mega-project that would link the major rivers in the north with those in the south as a way to better manage water, moving it from areas of perceived surplus to areas without sufficient supplies.
Closing in on nearly two decades in court, this “David and Goliath” fight seems far from over. Plaintiffs contend that no amount of money can repair the damage to the environment and to the lives of the 30,000 who claim to have been affected, while the U.S. oil company has denounced the Ecuadorean court system [...]
When Nelson Mandela named South Africa’s first democratic Minister for Water Affairs and Forestry – a futile effort to keep his outspoken, irascible, chain-smoking friend out of trouble – Kader Asmal claimed ignorance about the rudimentary basics of his new portfolio.
A breakdown of previous plans gives context to the newly released 12th Five-Year Plan.
Demystifying China’s governmental water offices and water-related laws. China’s water is managed by a complex web of ministries, and national, sub-national, and cross-jurisdictional agencies. The dual leadership system—comprised of a territorial and a central government—has a hierarchy in which offices of the two bureaucracies with the same rank cannot issue binding orders to each other. [...]
A new era of dam building brings uncertainty to the 50-year-old water truce between India and Pakistan.
Workman says chances of the Botswanian government returning water rights to the Bushmen as 'pretty slim.'
Bill passes that will ban mining and oil drilling in Andean ice fields.
James G. Workman reflects on a recent ruling that compromises the water rights of the Bushmen.
A weekend meeting of the Nile basin water ministers does not resolve treaty impasse.
An excerpt from the introductory chapter of Out of the Mainstream: Water Rights, Politics and Identity, a book on the effect modern society has on water culture and indigenous communities
"How modern society is affecting our water culture and the rights of indigenous communities."
The final installment of our seven-part series of excerpts from James G. Workman's Heart of Dryness examines how we define water rights for the Bushmen in Botswana as well as suburbanites in the U.S.
The water legislation would consolidate too much power in the hands of the government, protesters say.
Egypt and Sudan have rejected the proposed Nile Basin agreement as it stands, while the other seven members vow to press on.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking steps to speed up its recommendations for keeping invasive species out of the Great Lakes — but will its actions be quick enough to stop Asian carp? Photo by Jason Lindsey By Codi Yeager Circle of Blue By the end of next year, the United States Army [...]
Montana may have lost the bottom, but the state was awarded — and entrusted — all that floats to the top as part of a public trust authority to protect water resources.
As the impact of agriculture on water quality intensifies around the globe, two lawsuits in the United States aim to reduce the size of the Gulf of Mexico's ‘dead zone’ by setting limits on nutrient pollution in the Mississippi River Basin.
The Supreme Court denied a request by five states that were calling for immediate action to stop invasive Asian carp from infiltrating the Great Lakes. This is the third time that the court has denied an injunction for the Asian carp case.
Live carp have been found in North Dakota and past the electric barriers in Chicago. As the carp push forward, Michigan and other Great Lakes states are once again asking the U.S. Supreme Court to speed up action to stop the advance of the invader.
The largest reservation in the U.S. has one of the nation's highest poverty rates — more than 40 percent — and very little water infrastructure. Many residents pay nearly 50 times the municipal cost for water, which instead is delivered from a tank in the back of a truck, often resulting in water-borne intestinal illnesses.
Montana and Wyoming have taken their transboundary water dispute to the Supreme Court. Wyoming won the first round. But others await in a case that will help decide how much water is really available to generate energy and to produce food in one of the nation’s driest regions, as well as who has access to that water.
Residents and lawmakers in Nebraska mull their options for protecting key groundwater sources.
The Michigan Supreme Court’s new conservative majority overturned a four-month-old court decision by a 4-3 margin this week, casting doubt on the rights of state citizens to sue over environmental harm.
City officials have something to prove, and the city has a lot riding on it.
Preliminary report describes an infant cellulosic biofuels industry with a mandate to grow up fast.
A negotiated agreement ends a three-year conflict between North Carolina and South Carolina over the Catawba and Yadkin rivers.
For years, the state took as much water as it could from Lake Mead; now it plans to leave some in the reservoir.
Last week, the Obama Administration announced an updated plan, which included additional research but not closing the Chicago locks.
Federal judge rejects Asian carp injunction as Congress passes a ban on their import.
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