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NWS Forecasts "Moderate" Flooding In Areas Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:27PMReleasing its official flooding forecast for the weekend, the National Weather Service predicts that several area communities will see moderate flooding over the next few days; but Hydrologist Bill Drzal warns that a number of variables could change that forecast.
South Skunk set to flood over banks Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:13PMBob Rhone has been through this before. With the South Skunk River anticipated to hit flood stage in the next 24 hours, the Colfax public works director has everything set up to play with the river.
Resources To Prepare For Potential Flooding Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:05PMAmid concerns that parts of the region could see flooding over the weekend, officials are warning residents to have a flood safety plan in place.
Cedar Falls prepares for possible flood conditions Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:33PMCEDAR FALLS - The city of Cedar Falls is preparing for a floodthis weekend and urging residents to prepare as well.
Flood preparations begin in Fay-West Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:23AMThe Fay-West region welcomed sunshine that last few days after weeks of snow and cold temperatures. But too much warmth and predicted rainfall could result in another mess — flooding.
River levels could reach record highs this spring Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:51AMA new spring flooding report came out last Friday, and according to the report, chances of flooding on the Des Moines River have increased.
Engineers Monitor Water, Snow Levels To Regulate Corps Dams To Minimize the Downstream Impacts Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:30PMCONCORD, Mass., March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hydraulic engineers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are monitoring the water levels in the region's major rivers and the depth of snow cover throughout the region to regulate Corps of Engineers-managed dams and to minimize downstream impacts from the New England District headquarters in Concord, Mass.
Corps of Engineers to prepare draft Environmental Impact Report for Isabella Dam Safety Assurance Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:50AMGeri AdamsSpecial to the Sun The Sacramento District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, with their cooperating agency, the Sequoia National Forest, will soon publish a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the preparation of a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The draft EIS will assess a federal action to remediate seismic, seepage, and hydrologic dam safety concerns at the Isabella ...
Hamilton Co. may face rising waters in coming days Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:00PMSTRATFORD - A flood warning was issued Monday for the Stratford area as Hamilton County faces a forecast with warmer temperatures and rainy conditions over the next week. The National Weather Service issued the warning for the Des Moines River near Stratford and from the Boone River to near the city of Boone. At 2 p.m. Monday, the river was at 7.7 feet and steady, according to the NWS.
WRScompass Receives Environmental Business Journal Award for Kissimmee River Project Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:01AMWRScompass has been awarded an Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) award for work completed on the Kissimmee River Restoration Contract 13B Reach 4 Backfill (KRR#13 Backfill) Project. Rich Santello, President of WRScompass, will accept the EBJ award at an industry ceremony at the Environmental Industry Summit VIII in Coronado, California.
Ask The Tribune: Where does the city put all that snow? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:57AMAmes has gotten so much snow this year. Where does the city take all the snow hauled away from Main Street and corners?
Sponsored By: Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:35AMLEGAL NOTICE The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) gives notice of receipt of the following permit application(s): Standard General and Standard ERP Permit Applications Donald R. Gant, 68 Youngs Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976, application #40-089-19722-33.
Spring slow in coming Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:13AMHow cold has it been this winter? According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, Grand Island had only one day from Dec. 1 through Feb. 21 when the temperature was 50 degrees or higher. That was Dec. 1, when Grand Island’s high was 58 degrees.
Spring break may have a wet start Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:01AMThe calendar may say “spring break," but Mother Nature is in the mood to deliver more snow. While today could see some mixed rain and snow, there is a 20 percent chance for snow tonight and 70 percent chance of precipitation Sunday, according to the forecast.
DEP Seeks Ideas for Implementing Narrative Water Quality Criteria Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:36PMThe West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is looking for public input on proposed protocol concerning the state's water quality criteria.
Water has a way of making a mark on history Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:59PMLike a high water mark on a bridge, or a newspaper headline announcing devastating tidal waves, water has a way of making history. Take, for example, the recent earthquakes of Haiti and Chile. These severe events have shown us how clean, fresh drinking water is one of our most precious resources.
Quick Links Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:03AMThe Bureau of Reclamation announced Tuesday, Feb. 23, adjustments to releases from Yellowtail Dam in south-central Montana.
DRBC hearing comments reflect shared concerns Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:14AMMATAMORAS, PA — Despite the highly divisive issue at stake—consideration of permits related to natural gas extraction in Wayne County—people on both sides of the debate found some common ground in their desire to see the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) increase its efforts to improve the safety of the process before permitting it to multiply throughout the Delaware River Basin.
Forest super announces retirement Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:49AMFlathead National Forest Supervisor Cathy Barbouletos is retiring after 31 years of managing public lands across the western United States.
Mapping project nearly complete Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:24PMThanks to the latest in landscape mapping technologies, water management officials will soon know all about the lay of the land in Florida’s Panhandle.
Local, area entities protest proposed pipeline Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:59PMCARLSBAD — A proposed pipeline to deliver water from Fort Sumner in the northeastern corner of the state to Santa Fe is meeting strong objections from local government, state, federal and area water agencies.
Chilean Quake Shakes Southwest Virginia Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:56PMThe Christiansburg Well is so sensitive to seismic activity that it feels earthquakes of 6.0 magnitude and above around the world.
County Co. Listens To Flooding Worries Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:09AMYankton County Emergency Management Director Jeremy Dangel said Tuesday that preparations are being made locally for the possibility of flooding.
Flood maps to be displayed at rescheduled meeting Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:05AMNEWTON -- An open house to display the county's new flood maps has been rescheduled for 4-8 p.m. March 15 at the Sussex County Main Library, 125 Morris Turnpike. An earlier date was delayed by last week's snowstorm.
Flood map meeting scheduled for March 15 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:20PMNEWTON – An open house to display the county’s new flood maps has been rescheduled for 4-8 p.m. Monday, March 15 at the Sussex County Main Library, 125 Morris Turnpike. An earlier date was delayed by last week’s snow storm.
Andean American Mining Reports Third Quarter Financial Results Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:19PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 1, 2010) - Andean American Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE:AAG)(FRANKFURT:AQN) - (all figures in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted) - T
Andean American Mining Reports Third Quarter Financial Results Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:09PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Andean American Mining Corp. - -
Andean American Mining Reports Third Quarter Financial Results Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:09PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - 03/01/10) - Andean American Mining Corp. (TSX-V: AAG - News )(Frankfurt: AQN - News ) - (all figures in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted) - The Board of Directors of Andean American Mining Corp. reports on its Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. Highlights ...
Corps of Engineers to prepare draft Environmental Impact Report for Isabella Dam Safety Assurance Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:57PMGeri AdamsSpecial to the Sun The Sacramento District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, with their cooperating agency, the Sequoia National Forest, will soon publish a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the preparation of a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The draft EIS will assess a federal action to remediate seismic, seepage, and hydrologic dam safety concerns at the Isabella ...
Spring slow in coming Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:25AMHow cold has it been this winter? According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, Grand Island had only one day from Dec. 1 through Feb. 21 when the temperature was 50 degrees or higher. That was Dec. 1, when Grand Island’s high was 58 degrees.
When all of this snow melts, where will it go? Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:23AMLast year at this time in Boone County, there was no snow on the ground.
Flood Strategy Taps Proven Tools, But Will Rivers Play By The Rules? Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:29PMCurrent high river levels across the Mississippi watershed have levee officials watching flood defenses closely for signs of distress.
Two tributes to Reds Wolman (1924 - 2010) [Highly Allochthonous] Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:47AMM. Gordon "Reds" Wolman was a towering figure in 20th century fluvial geomorphology, fundamentally shaping our understanding of river forms and processes, profoundly influencing environmental education and river management, and educating scores of students that continue to push the boundaries of our scientific understanding of landscape and hydrologic processes. But to say that Reds merely ...
Wahpeton preparing for flooding Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:28AMAs the spring thaw draws near, city and county offices are weighing the likelihood of flooding and making preparations to avoid the sort of devastations seen last year.
UW professor appointed to National Academy of Engineering Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:22AMAfter more than 30 years working in the engineering field, UW professor Dennis Lettenmaier was elected Feb. 17 to the National Academy of Engineering ( NAE ) — one of the highest honors that can be received in the science and engineering field.
East Ashland sails through County P.C. Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:37PMThe proposed East Ashland mixed-use development has passed through the Hanover County Planning Commission with a recommendation for approval. The overall proposal spans land in both Hanover County and the Town of Ashland.
Andean American Announces Updated Underground Sampling Results Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:21PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 25, 2010) - Andean American Mining Corp. ("the Company") (TSX VENTURE:AAG)(FRANKFURT:AQN) is pleased to announce the latest results from the underground sampling of the 3400 Level Adit, at the Invicta Project in Peru. The 3400 Level Adit is approximately 3.5m by 3.5m (12 ft. diameter) and extends for a total of 1,168 metres in both the tunnel and ...
Andean American Announces Updated Underground Sampling Results Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:13PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Andean American Mining Corp. is pleased to announce the latest results from the underground sampling of the 3400 Level Adit, at the Invicta Project in Peru.
Chance of flooding, but low Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:43AMThe chance of the Des Moines River reaching historic high-water levels in Jackson this spring is slight, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Board looks hard at drain Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:35AMA board charged with exploring the feasibility of a large new intercounty drain district voted to move ahead with plans to make a final determination on the issue after hearing an outpouring of comments on Wednesday.
Water quality considered at Chatham Borough, Township Environmental commissions panel discussion Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:13PMMarianne IversWATER WATCHERS — Panelists at the water quality discussion sponsored by the Environmental Commissions in Chatham and Chatham Township included, from left, Hazel England of the Great Swamp Watershed Association, Ella Fillapone of the Passaic River Coalition, Lydia Chambers...
Pecatonica River provides scientific basis for future restoration projects Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:58AMEnvironmental groups annually spend upwards of $1 billion on projects aimed at restoring streams and former wetland ecosystems to their native states.
SRWMD Sets Public Meeting On Hydrologic Activities In The Steinhatchee Basin and Mallory Swamp Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:16AMThe Suwannee River Water Management District will hold a town hall meeting March 11 in Mayo to report on restoration activities and to respond to questions related to District lands and hydrologic conditions in southern Lafayette County.
Souris Basin Flood Outlook Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 7:37PMALL RIVERS AND STREAMS ARE UNDER NORMAL WINTER CONDITIONS WITH NO RIVER OR STREAM IN THE BASIN CURRENTLY ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. HOWEVER...NEARLY ALL RIVER GAGES ARE RECORDING STAGES THAT ARE AT THE UPPER END OF THE NORMAL RANGE FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR.
What can we do now?: Watching the snow melt Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 4:20PMWatching the melting snow as we watch for signs of spring is a good starting point for thinking about our watershed. You are in a watershed. The accumulated snow around you melts and runs off over the surface or under the surface to a body of water.
National Weather Service confirms it's been wet winter in central Alabama Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 4:12PMMore rain coming Sunday into Monday
Wahpeton preparing for flooding Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 4:03PMAs the spring thaw draws near, city and county offices are weighing the likelihood of flooding and making preparations to avoid the sort of devastations seen last year.
Bethany College to present annual Encounters series Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 10:46AMLindsborg, Kan. — Bethany College will present the annual “Encounters” series February 28 – March 3. This year’s topic, environmental ethics, will feature Dr. Larry Rasmussen. The “Encounters” series engages the Bethany community in thought and dialogue about issues of faith and life.
Sponsored By: Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 9:35AMNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the City Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, Florida to consider the following application: ORDINANCE 2010-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ...
EPA's uranium testing deadline looming Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 2:06AMWith a deadline looming over a decision to conduct uranium mining testing near Nunn, Weld County residents are making it clear they feel passionate about the issue - regardless of what side of the fence their opinion lies on. The Region 8 office of the Environmental Protection Agency in Denver is expected to issue a decision by mid-April on whether to allow Powertech USA to conduct tests on the ...