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Bush moves forward with buffer zone changes Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 12:06AMBush administration officials paved the way Tuesday to revoke parts of a key water quality rule that environmental groups say could greatly limit mountaintop removal mining if it were properly enforced.
Report blames wet spring, record rain for flooding Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 7:40AMINDIANAPOLIS - An unusually wet spring that dumped nearly twice as much rainfall as normal in the months before a record June deluge expanded the scope of the flooding that followed, a federal report has concluded.
Wet soil made flooding worse Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 3:47AMAn unusually wet spring that dumped nearly twice as much rain as normal in the months before a record June deluge expanded the scope of the flooding that followed, a federal report has concluded.
June rains brought flooding, watery heartache Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 5:00PMAn ideal brew of saturated land and record rainfall caused historic flooding in June in Central and Southern Indiana, according to a recent federal report.
Urban Trees Enhance Water Infiltration Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 7:25PMThe management of stormwater in urban areas is often focused on restoring the hydrologic cycle disrupted by extensive pavement and compacted urban soils, but now a group of researchers have been investigating innovative ways to maximize the potential of trees to address stormwater. The development of structural soil reservoirs may provide new opportunities for meeting engineering, environmental, ...
High Court Water Law Case Misses Its Master Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 7:11PMLegal Times in an e-mail.
Floods brings opportunity for planning Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 7:06PMTHERE is a silver lining to the cloud which was the flooding of Albany last week.
Urban Trees Enhance Water Infiltration Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 8:53AMGlobal land use patterns and increasing pressures on water resources demand creative urban stormwater management. Traditional stormwater management focuses on regulating the flow of runoff to waterways, but generally does little to restore the hydrologic cycle disrupted by extensive pavement and compacted urban soils with low permeability.
Flood mitigation projects moving forward Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 4:11AMFebruary 2009 might be a prodigious month in Darien flood control with three flood mitigation projects taking significant steps.
Honors A look at the accomplishments of Boulder County people Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 1:05AM James C. Bergquist and Till P. Rosenband , physicists at the Boulder Laboratories of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), were awarded the Gold Medal in scientific/engineering achievement for their scientific creativity and the performance of new atomic clocks.
Province warns of ice jams Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 11:25AMThe Province has issued a high water advisory along three Manitoba rivers because of the threat of ice jams along those rivers.
Urban trees can enhance water infiltration Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:12AMWashington, Nov 20 : A new research has indicated that urban trees have the potential to enhance water infiltration rates in reservoirs being used to store stormwater.
Urban trees enhance water infiltration Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 10:24AMGlobal land use patterns and increasing pressures on water resources demand creative urban stormwater management. Traditional stormwater management focuses on regulating the flow of runoff to waterways, but generally does little to restore the hydrologic cycle disrupted by extensive pavement and compacted urban soils with low permeability. The lack of infiltration opportunities affects ...
Urban trees enhance water infiltration Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 10:06AM( American Society of Agronomy ) The management of stormwater in urban areas is often focused on restoring the hydrologic cycle disrupted by extensive pavement and compacted urban soils, but now a group of researchers have been investigating innovative ways to maximize the potential of trees to address stormwater. The development of structural soil reservoirs may provide new opportunities for ...
Urban Trees Enhance Water Infiltration Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 9:17AMThe management of stormwater in urban areas is often focused on restoring the hydrologic cycle disrupted by extensive pavement and compacted urban soils, but now a group of researchers have been investigating innovative ways to maximize the potential of trees to address stormwater. The development of structural soil reservoirs may provide new opportunities for meeting engineering, environmental, ...
One-size-fits-all plan doesn’t fit Navajo Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:18PMWINDOW ROCK — A one-size-fits-all analysis is inappropriate when it comes to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s “Generic Environmental Impact Statement for In-Situ Leach Uranium Milling Facilities,” according to the Navajo Nation.
Mines Management Announces 3rd Quarter Financial Results and Update on Montanore Silver-Copper Project Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:33PM MINES MANAGEMENT, INC. (NYSE Alternext US: MGN) (TSX: MGT), ...
Mines Management Announces 3rd Quarter Financial Results and Update on Montanore Silver-Copper Project Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:22PM SPOKANE, Wash.----MINES MANAGEMENT, INC. , announces results for the 3rd quarter, 2008.
Exeter budget committee recommends cut in culvert funding Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:10AM EXETER and#8212; The Budget Recommendations Committee supported $1,000 for general culvert repairs on Thursday, Nov. 13, but did not support a $144,000 capital request to replace Industrial Drive culverts, adjacent to the Stockbridge Funeral Home.
ICING UP? Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:06PMAuTRAIN - Officials in Alger County are renewing their efforts to gain permission to redirect the AuTrain River to prevent upstream flooding. About this time each year, AuTrain Township officials begin to worry about ice jam conditions at the mouth of the AuTrain River north of M-28. In past years, sand has clogged the waterway, forming a delta, which slows water flow.
Project teaches students how to conserve water Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 3:15PMMore than 850 fourth-graders got wet and wild in Fountain Hills this week while they learned how to be good water stewards.
Red River rising again Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 9:06AMThere’s not much chance pleasure boaters were hoping to head down the Red River in November, but the Hydrologic Forecast Centre of Manitoba Water Stewardship is taking no chances, advising boaters to stay off the Red.
Latin American Minerals Inc. Acquires Lithium Project in Argentina Following Positive Initial Sampling Program Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 11:02AM TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Latin American Minerals Inc. has signed a letter of intent with a private party in Argentina to enter into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in 9,033 hectares of the Cauchari Salt Lake, thereby expanding its current ownership to 10,594 hectares, or approximately 75% of the entire Cauchari Salt Lake.
Long Beach Continues Hitting Historical 10-year Lows for Water Use Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:59AM LONG BEACH, Calif.----Today, the Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners has announced that Long Beach water demand for October 2008 has set a new record 10-year low. Long Beach water use this October was 9.5 percent below the historical 10-year average water use.
Study: Separate Great Lakes, Mississippi basins Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:34AMCHICAGO — Waterways engineered more than a century ago to connect the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds should be altered to stop the exchange of invasive species that can cause irreversible damage, an environmental advocacy group says.
Study Recommends Changes to Great Lakes Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:03AMWaterways engineered more than a century ago to connect the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds should be altered to stop the exchange of invasive species that can cause irreversible...
Study: Separate Great Lakes, Mississippi basins Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:29AMWaterways engineered more than a century ago to connect the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds should be altered to stop the exchange
Separate Great Lakes, Mississippi, study urges Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:35AMChanges needed to stop exchange of invasive species that can cause irreversible damage, environmental group says
Council OKs fire station, culvert spending Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 7:40AMROGERS — Two items added late to the final City Council agenda amounted to more than $450,000 in spending. During Monday’s meeting, the council approved a contract with Scurlock Industries of Fayetteville to buy four culverts to redirect drainage along Arapaho Road. (Benton County Daily Record)
Red River running high Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 4:57PMThe Province has issued a high water advisory for the Red River, just as it lifts the high water advisory for Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba.
AgriLife Research, Extension to investigate Cowhouse Creek conservation practices Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 9:41AMA team of Texas AgriLife Research scientists and Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialists has received a $647,000 federal grant to evaluate the impacts of conservation practices within the Cowhouse Creek watershed in Central Texas.
Special Edition TV Series Airing November 9 & Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 12:49PMMIAMI, BUSINESS WIRE -- The Global News Group, Inc. announces the broadcast of its series Special Edition TV on the FOX Business Channel and hosted by Emmy and Peabody Award winning journalist Ileana Bravo.
Special Edition TV Series Airing November 9 & 16, 2008 Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 11:51AMThe Global News Group, Inc. announces the broadcast of its series Special Edition TV on the FOX Business Channel and hosted by Emmy and Peabody Award winning journalist Ileana Bravo.
Asheville chapter of Meteorological Society to meet Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 6:26AMASHEVILLE – The Asheville Chapter of the American Meteorological Society will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Asiana Grand Buffet on Smokey Park Highway for a presentation on the drought monitoring activities of NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center.
New Stamps Issued Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 7:02PMPyongyang, November 5 (KCNA) -- New postage stamps (one souvenir sheet and seven individual stamps) were issued in the DPRK. Printed in the souvenir sheet is a char of Lake Chon against the background of Lake Chon on the top of Mt. Paektu, the sacred mountain of revolution.
A Tale of Two Storms Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 3:36PMI’ve lived about half my life in a city that shouldn’t be there. In local parlance, I am a B.O.I., meaning that I was born (during a hurricane, no less) on Galveston Island. It’s where I went to public schools and the place to which I returned after a career in Texas journalism.
Province issues high water advisory Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 11:42AMThe Province has issued a high water advisory in the wake of a storm headed for Manitoba. Rising water levels and high waves are expected on Lake Winnipeg, and Lake Manitoba.
State water supply dropping Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 2:43AMSACRAMENTO — The Department of Water Resources announced last week State Water Project contractors like Mojave Water Agency initially will get 15 percent of what they requested for water delivery in 2009.
Drought conditions, fire danger increasing Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 12:00AMDrought conditions continue to worsen across Hunt County and North Texas, and the threat of grass fires continues to increase. Fannin and Rockwall counties have been placed under bans on outdoor burning, with little chance of significant rain in the immediate forecast.
First Rain No Problem Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 9:37PMA webcam at a waterfall is one way officials are monitoring flood risk. Link to live image.
USGS goes fishing for currents Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 5:20AMTo some, what Anthony Spehar studies is like water under the bridge. But those who are interested in knowing what will happen in high water events might find his studies quite valuable.
DRI to honor Wagner Medal winners Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 12:11PMRoss Edwards of Reno and Jiantang Zhu of Las Vegas will be honored today as the most recent winners of the Peter B. Wagner Medal of Excellence bestowed by the Desert Research Institute.
DWR Releases Initial State Water Project Allocation Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 11:44AM The Department of Water Resources today announced an initial allocation of 15 percent for water delivery to the State Water Project contractors in 2009.
Officials addressing Ames Pond dam Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 8:32AM Just after completing its first hydro-raking project, Stoughton must turn its attention to another issue involving Ames Long Pond—the Town of Easton has a deteriorating dam in its section of the pond, and is considering different proposals to either fix or replace it.
Sinchao Metals Announces an Initial Resource Estimate of 237 Million Tonnes grading 0.47% Copper and 0.49 g/t Gold at ... Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 7:30AM VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Sinchao Metals Corp. is pleased to announce that it has received a NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate from Discover Geological Consultants Inc., authored by Qualified Person Victor Jaramillo, P.
League program takes a look at climate change Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 4:16AM About 15 people gathered at Elmhurst Public Library Oct. 23 to hear results of a study on climate change in the Great Lakes Region. The event, hosted by the Elmhurst League of Women Voters, featured league member and Elmhurst resident Laura Kratz.
Minutes of Talks between Delegations of DPRK and China Signed Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 9:32PMPyongyang, October 29 (KCNA) -- Minutes of talks between the delegation of the DPRK Hydro-Meteorological Service and the delegation of the Chinese Ministry of Water Resources on cooperation in hydrologic service in the Amnok and Tuman rivers were signed here Wednesday.
Baker Selected to Replace Three Bridges in Southeastern Pennsylvania Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 1:00PMMichael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE Alternext US:BKR),
Officials air possibilities for mine water cleanup Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 3:45AMState environmental officials discussed a program with regional watershed groups that could reserve up to $400 million for addressing causes of acid mine drainage.
Marking History to Raise Flooding Awareness Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 5:26PMIt’s a reminder of the damaging flooding left behind from two big storms.