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Recent study says reservoir levels dropping across the U.S.
A recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters found that reservoirs across the United States are experiencing low storage with greater regularity and more severity than several decades ago.
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| Categories: | Tags: reservoir, climate change, conservation, research, U.S. Geological Survey, level, drought | View Count: (318) | Bookmark and Share
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What is a saltwater intrusion?

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What is a saltwater intrusion?
An ongoing situation in Louisiana that has generated a lot of news coverage is introducing the term “saltwater intrusion” to many people. It also highlights the potential impact of more familiar challenges facing the water sector – climate change, drought and source water protection.
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| Categories: | Tags: saltwater intrusion, climate change, source water, louisiana, weather, drought, New Orleans, rain, precipitation, army corps of engineers | View Count: (917) | Bookmark and Share
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Finding uses for hidden water

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Finding uses for hidden water
Fulfilling all our water needs takes some creativity during drought conditions.
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| Categories: | Tags: irrigation, Austin, Texas, drought, creative, household, potable, non-potable, home, hidden, ingenuity, Fonda San Miguel, restaurant | View Count: (806) | Bookmark and Share
California reservoirs simultaneously navigating a drought and flooding
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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| Categories: | Tags: Folsom Lake, Lake Mendocino, California, water, conservation, drought, climate change, storage, NPR, global warming, storms, water loss, flood | View Count: (1144) | Bookmark and Share
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Colorado River receives dubious distinction

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Colorado River receives dubious distinction
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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| Categories: | Tags: agriculture, farmer, rancher, Colorado River, drought, conservation, crops, livestock | View Count: (1156) | Bookmark and Share
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Conservation tips to protect source water

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Conservation tips to protect source water
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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| Categories: | Tags: conservation, Drinking Water Week, conserving water, drought | View Count: (1879) | Bookmark and Share
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Will Cape Town have no water soon?

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There is a looming crisis in Cape Town, South Africa - the upcoming loss of all water service.
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| Categories: | Tags: Cape Town, South Africa, water crisis, climate change, Day Zero, drought, infrastructure, Smithsonian, CNN | View Count: (2645) | Bookmark and Share
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Converting waste in space

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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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| Categories: | Tags: Peggy Whitson, NASA, President Trump, reuse, recycled water, reclaimed water, wastewater, drought, astronaut | View Count: (3153) | Bookmark and Share
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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| Categories: | Tags: Lake Tahoe, Nevada, California, drought, water levels, Forbes | View Count: (3265) | Bookmark and Share
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LA alleys gather stormwater

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A few days ago The New York Times published an article about Los Angeles redoing its alleys to capture stormwater.
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| Categories: | Tags: Los Angeles, drought, California, stormwater, green alleys, The New York Times | View Count: (71459) | Bookmark and Share
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