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Finding uses for hidden water
Dave Gaylinn
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9/26/2023 1:09:00 PM
Fulfilling all our water needs takes some creativity during drought conditions.
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California reservoirs simultaneously navigating a drought and flooding
Dave Gaylinn
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1/12/2023 12:29:00 PM
Massive storms over a few weeks have led to extreme flooding, yet California remains in an historic drought, which has prompted experts to explore ways to better manage floodwaters.
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Colorado River receives dubious distinction
Dave Gaylinn
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4/22/2022 8:26:00 AM
The Colorado River, which serves as a freshwater source for more than 40 million people in seven states and parts of Mexico, has recently been named the country’s “most endangered” by American Rivers.
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Conservation tips to protect source water
Amber Wilson
posted on
5/11/2018 10:15:00 AM
Drinking Water Week is coming to an end! This is a good time to think about ways to conserve water around your home.
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Will Cape Town have no water soon?
Amber Wilson
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2/14/2018 2:13:00 PM
There is a looming crisis in Cape Town, South Africa - the upcoming loss of all water service.
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Converting waste in space
Amber Wilson
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4/26/2017 3:47:00 AM
In light of setting the American record for most days in space, astronaut Peggy Whitson recently spoke with President Trump about her experience.
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Billions of gallons of water flow into Lake Tahoe
Amber Wilson
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2/8/2017 3:11:00 AM
Lake Tahoe, which straddles the California and Nevada border, gained over eight billion gallons of water over a two-day period in December, according to Forbes.
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LA alleys gather stormwater
Amber Wilson
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7/13/2016 2:22:00 AM
A few days ago The New York Times published an article about Los Angeles redoing its alleys to capture stormwater.
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Getting water out of thin air
Amber Wilson
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5/31/2016 3:41:00 AM
Fog is being thought of to help solve some of California's drought problems.
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