National Drought Mitigation Center

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Agriculture (Farming)

Nebraskans worry as drought kills seedling Christmas trees, slows growth of older ones - Omaha World-Herald (NE)
Dec. 13, 2023
Drier than the Dust Bowl: Iowa, facing more drought, preps for water shortages - Des Moines Register (IA)
Nov. 30, 2023
Dry weather impacting eastern Iowa Christmas tree growers - Radio Iowa (IA)
Jul. 21, 2023
Alternative farming methods help combat drought conditions - WTMJ TV 4 (WI)
Jun. 29, 2023
From Cotton to Grass: A Farmer’s Sustainable Transformation - SF | Successful Farming Online (IA)
May. 8, 2023
Drought Conditions Contribute To Increased Interest In Sorghum - Brownfield Ag News (MO)
Feb. 27, 2023
Despite wet winter, adjustments arrive for Klamath Project - KATU 2 On Your Side (OR)
Feb. 15, 2023
SLO County restricts water use, promotes selling rights - Cal Coast News (CA)
Feb. 14, 2023
Friendly fire on farmlands: Local ranchers, farmers, combat drought - O’Colly (OK)
Dec. 1, 2022
Drought in U.S. West Leads Farmers to Look Elsewhere for Revenue - The Wall Street Journal (NY)
Sep. 30, 2022
Drought in Nebraska Causing Concern as Farmers Prepare for Planting - The Sidney Sun-Telegraph (NE)
Apr. 20, 2022
Expanding drought leaves western US scrambling for water - Associated Press News (NY)
Apr. 14, 2022
Utah farmer invests in irrigation now to save water for his family in the future - KSL-TV NBC 5 (UT)
Mar. 14, 2022
Drought In Nebraska Forcing Farmers To Implement Not Traditional Methods - BrownfieldOnline (MO)
Mar. 7, 2022
Worries grow in Central Oregon over dwindling snowpack in the Cascades - Bend Bulletin (OR)
Feb. 11, 2022
As drought continues, Southern California offers millions to buy Sacramento Valley water - The Sacramento Bee (CA)
Feb. 10, 2022
Emergency Drought Salinity Barrier - Department of Water Resources (CA)
Jan. 5, 2022
Almond growers had expected a record Central Valley harvest. Drought just took 13% - Modesto Bee (CA)
Jul. 13, 2021
The importance of water rights hits home as drought impacts farmers in Socorro County - El Defensor Chieftain (NM)
Jun. 10, 2021
Farmers try to plan for a critically dry year - Ag Alert (CA)
Apr. 7, 2021
In Driest Year in Half Century, Audubon Releases Water into Rio Grande to Sustain Flows - Audubon (NY)
Jul. 27, 2020
Texas, Colorado give NM permission to use stored water - Albuquerque Journal (NM)
Jul. 18, 2020
‘WE MADE IT THROUGH THE YEAR’ Drought watch: ’We made it through the year’ — Roza farmers’ crops should be in the clear - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Oct. 7, 2019
Drought watch -- ’We’ve managed it’: Roza farmers finding ways to survive water shortage - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Jul. 30, 2019
Kittitas County to Lease Water Rights to Irrigators in Drought Response - Kittitas County (WA)
Jun. 26, 2019
Study backs Kachess pump to help irrigators during drought - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Apr. 8, 2019
Texas Farmers Baling Grain Crops Amidst Drought - AG Professional (KS)
Jul. 24, 2018
Researchers offer tips for farming in drought - Bismarck Tribune (ND)
Feb. 23, 2018
House committee approves Klamath Project water bill - Klamath Falls Herald and News (OR)
Feb. 20, 2018
Local farmer changes management practices to account for drought - KOTA-TV ABC 3 (SD)
Oct. 15, 2017
North Dakota cattle, corn groups launch drought aid efforts - Bismarck Tribune (ND)
Aug. 16, 2017
Corn growers to assist livestock producers with extra feed - Bismarck Tribune (ND)
Aug. 11, 2017
California growers, researchers preparing for next drought - Capital Press - Agriculture Weekly (OR)
May. 18, 2017
Water managers try to bust California drought using ground game - Fresno Bee (CA)
Feb. 12, 2017
Farmers and water districts hoping storm runoff can help replenish underground supplies - Fresno Bee (CA)
Jan. 10, 2017
University researchers help Hopi Tribe with drought planning - ABQJournal Online (NM)
Dec. 16, 2016
Planning for dry times, city purchases storage in Kanopolis Reservoir - Salina Journal & Salina.com (KS)
Dec. 5, 2016
A&M researcher brings the dream to the Texas cotton patch - Bryan-College Station Eagle (TX)
Aug. 29, 2016
Yuma farmers saving water in face of drought - Tucson Arizona Daily Star (AZ)
May. 10, 2016
Roza Irrigation District starts delivering water again after shutdown - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Jun. 2, 2015
Bennet, Gardner introduce water bill - Durango Herald (CO)
Feb. 5, 2015
Can scientists engineer drought-tolerant plants? - Los Angeles Times (CA)
Feb. 4, 2015
Satellite mission poised to help farmers and water managers, NASA says - Sacramento Bee (CA)
Jan. 29, 2015
Learn to live with drought -- eat more lentils - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
Jan. 24, 2015
Efforts underway to help wind-whipped farmers - Durango Herald (CO)
Jan. 10, 2015
Ag uses for highly saline water researched - ABQJournal Online (NM)
Jan. 5, 2015
Survey: California wine industry adapting to aging baby boomers, foreign competition, drought - Sacramento Bee (CA)
Sep. 22, 2014
New tool could help Oklahoma farmers and ranchers predict drought, conserve resources - NewsOK.com (OK)
Sep. 7, 2014
New Mexico city may pay farmers to not use water - Santa Fe New Mexican (NM)
Aug. 21, 2014
Ditches and preparation help many San Juan County farmers cope with drought - Farmington Daily Times (NM)
Aug. 17, 2014
In California Drought, Desperation May Make Water Flow Uphill - KQED Public Media (CA)
Apr. 22, 2014
California drought spawns well drilling boom - Fresno Bee (CA)
Apr. 13, 2014
Dealing With Farming Uncertainties - Yankton Press & Dakotan (SD)
Apr. 9, 2014
Almond Board gives growers drought advice - Hanford Sentinel (CA)
Dec. 20, 2013
Drought Conditions Create Niche Market in Conservation - Twin Falls Times-News (ID)
Nov. 17, 2013
Program designed to help prepare for droughts - Fresno Bee (CA)
Nov. 15, 2013
Cities’ drought strategy could include contracts with irrigators - Lincoln Journal Star (NE)
Oct. 17, 2013
Soil is dry, what do you do with wheat? - Enid News & Eagle (OK)
Sep. 15, 2013
Flash flood? Flash drought? Time for a little slow soil - Twin Cities Daily Planet (MN)
Sep. 15, 2013
Many more Minnesota farms relying on irrigation for bigger yields - Minnesota Public Radio (MN)
Sep. 9, 2013
USDA Recommends New Practice to Combat Drought - WIUM-FM Tri States Public Radio (IL)
Sep. 3, 2013
FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE: Cover crops boost yield in dry years - Quincy Herald-Whig (IL)
Aug. 22, 2013
Wind Power Firms Push to Extend Tax Credit
May. 10, 2013
Bosley: Crop rotation can save water for corn growers - Sterling Journal-Advocate (CO)
Jan. 25, 2013
Farmers find drainage is key to surviving drought - Mason City Globe-Gazette (IA)
Jan. 14, 2013
Cropping system strategies to mitigate drought - Midwest Producer (NE)
Jan. 9, 2013
Deepening drought affects whole economy - Alexandria Echo Press (MN)
Nov. 28, 2012
Cover Story - Dubuque Telegraph Herald (IA)
Oct. 7, 2012
Biotech’s dry spell
Sep. 23, 2012
Drought-resistant corn shows promise in real-life tests - Nashua Telegraph (NH)
Sep. 14, 2012
Seeking hardier breeds for drought, climate change - Scottsbluff Star Herald (NE)
Aug. 9, 2012
Farmers, ranchers brace for dry times - Maui News (HI)
Apr. 21, 2012
Popularity of micro-irrigation continues to jump after drought - Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite (OK)
Apr. 9, 2012
Monsanto tests drought-tolerant biotech corn - Anderson Independent-Mail (SC)
Mar. 13, 2012
South Kona Irrigation - Plan under way but funding absent - West Hawaii Today (HI)
Jan. 24, 2012
Dry ground prompts tillage concerns - Country World News (TX)
Oct. 25, 2011
Drought is affecting cotton strategies - Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX)
Jan. 22, 2011
Farmers, ranchers weather drought - Klamath Falls Herald and News (OR)
Dec. 20, 2010
Farmers, ranchers weather drought - Klamath Falls Herald and News (OR)
Dec. 19, 2010
State agriculture chief urges St. Mary’s farmers to diversify crops
Aug. 12, 2010
Alabama farmers get irrigation grants
Oct. 30, 2009
Drought survival strategies for California almond producers
Mar. 11, 2009
California pistachio growers learn how to farm with less water
Mar. 4, 2009

Agriculture (Livestock Production)

Drier than the Dust Bowl: Iowa, facing more drought, preps for water shortages - Des Moines Register (IA)
Nov. 30, 2023
Battling salt water on the Mississippi, New Orleans region faces its next challenge - USA Today (VA)
Oct. 8, 2023
Plan for a parched Missouri: Build more ponds - St. Louis Post-Dispatch Online (MO)
Oct. 6, 2023
Producer finds way to raise cattle, beat drought - Enid News & Eagle (OK)
Apr. 22, 2023
Drought Conditions Contribute To Increased Interest In Sorghum - Brownfield Ag News (MO)
Feb. 27, 2023
Montana cattle numbers fell again in 2022 - Bozeman Daily Chronicle (MT)
Feb. 13, 2023
Friendly fire on farmlands: Local ranchers, farmers, combat drought - O’Colly (OK)
Dec. 1, 2022
Drought Prompts Exemptions for Hay Shipments to Oklahoma, Missouri - Transport Topics (DC)
Oct. 25, 2022
Drought in U.S. West Leads Farmers to Look Elsewhere for Revenue - The Wall Street Journal (NY)
Sep. 30, 2022
Prussic acid poisoning strikes in Oklahoma - Hay & Forage Grower (WI)
Jun. 28, 2022
Drought has cattle producers considering their options - Beef Magazine (IL)
Jun. 2, 2022
Considerations when purchasing feed outside your region - Jamestown Sun (ND)
Feb. 20, 2022
Cows May Need Vitamin A Supplementation after Drought - Tri-State Livestock News (SD)
Feb. 11, 2022
Livestock water quality a challenge for drought-stricken ranchers - Jamestown Sun (ND)
Nov. 9, 2021
MSU Extension advises caution when livestock feeding/grazing on weeds - Sidney Herald-Leader (MT)
Aug. 2, 2021
Use trigger dates as drought decision making guide - Williston Herald (ND)
Feb. 3, 2021
Extension webinar on drought management for ranchers - Krvn 880 Rural Radio (NE)
Aug. 3, 2020
Forage reserve created in eastern Idaho for livestock - Miami Herald (FL)
Oct. 20, 2018
Texas Farmers Baling Grain Crops Amidst Drought - AG Professional (KS)
Jul. 24, 2018
Experts say beef producers should start preparing for next drought now - Bryan-College Station Eagle (TX)
Jul. 9, 2018
Continued drought could lead to culling herds - Bryan-College Station Eagle (TX)
Jul. 8, 2018
Drought conditions cause dire situation - KRVN AM-880 & FM-93.1 (NE)
Apr. 19, 2018
Researchers offer tips for farming in drought - Bismarck Tribune (ND)
Feb. 23, 2018
House committee approves Klamath Project water bill - Klamath Falls Herald and News (OR)
Feb. 20, 2018
Drought-stricken Texans turn to cows to save their farms - ABC News (NY)
Feb. 6, 2018
Local farmer changes management practices to account for drought - KOTA-TV ABC 3 (SD)
Oct. 15, 2017
Incorporating Corn Into Beef Cow Rations Can Help Save Forage - Yankton Press & Dakotan (SD)
Sep. 1, 2017
Grazing considerations in a drought year - Rapid City Journal (SD)
Aug. 20, 2017
North Dakota cattle, corn groups launch drought aid efforts - Bismarck Tribune (ND)
Aug. 16, 2017
Corn growers to assist livestock producers with extra feed - Bismarck Tribune (ND)
Aug. 11, 2017
SDSU Extension: Salvaging Drought Stressed Corn In Mid-Summer - Yankton Press & Dakotan (SD)
Jul. 22, 2017
Thune Urges USDA to Reverse Requirement to Destroy Useable Hay from CRP-Enrolled Land - U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) (SD)
Jun. 27, 2017
’Far from a crop’: ND ag commissioner looking for input to fight drought - Dickinson Press (ND)
Jun. 12, 2017
University researchers help Hopi Tribe with drought planning - ABQJournal Online (NM)
Dec. 16, 2016
Supplementing Vitamins A and E During Drought - Wisconsin Ag Connection (WI)
Jul. 26, 2016
Bennet, Gardner introduce water bill - Durango Herald (CO)
Feb. 5, 2015
Efforts underway to help wind-whipped farmers - Durango Herald (CO)
Jan. 10, 2015
Scholars seek to help cattle industry with drought - Salina Journal & Salina.com (KS)
Dec. 18, 2014
Oklahoma State University, Mesonet researchers look to help cattle industry cope with drought - NewsOK.com (OK)
Dec. 14, 2014
Drought effect on cow pregnancies studied - ABQJournal Online (NM)
Sep. 8, 2014
New tool could help Oklahoma farmers and ranchers predict drought, conserve resources - NewsOK.com (OK)
Sep. 7, 2014
Burton: Deep roots keep grass green in dry spell - Springfield News-Leader (MO)
Dec. 1, 2013
Homegrown fodder feeds horses in season of drought - Durango Herald (CO)
Oct. 30, 2013
Mark Keaton: Prussic-acid poisoning is a threat - Baxter Bulletin (AR)
Sep. 25, 2013
USDA study shows benefits of weaning calves early - Drovers Cattle Network (KS)
Aug. 29, 2013
Drought Threat Hampers Hay Crop - Fort Smith Southwest Times Record (AR)
Jul. 21, 2013
Mark Keaton: Grazing of toxic plants can be a problem - Baxter Bulletin (AR)
Jul. 17, 2013
Deepening drought affects whole economy - Alexandria Echo Press (MN)
Nov. 28, 2012
Acreage Mgt. Considerations During Drought - Yankton Press & Dakotan (SD)
Sep. 5, 2012
Seeking hardier breeds for drought, climate change - Scottsbluff Star Herald (NE)
Aug. 9, 2012
Drought Creates Need For Forage Nitrates Sampling And Testing - Yankton Press & Dakotan (SD)
Jul. 13, 2012
Farmers, ranchers brace for dry times - Maui News (HI)
Apr. 21, 2012
Growing Grass: Alterative forages weighed - Country World News (TX)
Apr. 18, 2012
Expert: Texas cattle producers should remain de-stocked despite recent rainfall -
Feb. 27, 2012
Drought feeding requires a plan - Country World News (TX)
Feb. 7, 2012
Study shows heifers dont have to be pigs at the feed bunk - Billings Gazette (MT)
Oct. 3, 2011
Proactive de-stocking is best when droughts hit the range - Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX)
Jan. 15, 2011
Grazingland Sustainability Initiative deadline extended to Nov. 20
Oct. 30, 2009
Articles address questions about pasture leases - Grand Island Independent (NE)
Feb. 27, 2003

Water Supply and Quality

Cedar Park leaders take steps to ensure water supply as drought persists - Community Impact - Austin (TX)
Feb. 9, 2024
Bethany town leaders unanimously agree to creating public water district amidst drought - WHAM Online (NY)
Feb. 7, 2024
Coffeyville aids drought-stricken Caney with water supply - KWCH 12 (KS)
Jan. 12, 2024
Frederick Water to boost water purchases from Winchester amid ongoing drought - Northern Virginia Daily (VA)
Dec. 21, 2023
Iowa town urges 5,500 residents to drink bottled water as drought dwindles water source - Des Moines Register (IA)
Dec. 14, 2023
Drier than the Dust Bowl: Iowa, facing more drought, preps for water shortages - Des Moines Register (IA)
Nov. 30, 2023
Purcellville to purchase water filtration system amid drought - Loudoun Times-Mirror (VA)
Nov. 15, 2023
Gripped in 3-year drought, south Iowa city weighs using wastewater to bolster water supply - Des Moines Register (IA)
Oct. 26, 2023
Battling salt water on the Mississippi, New Orleans region faces its next challenge - USA Today (VA)
Oct. 8, 2023
Plan for a parched Missouri: Build more ponds - St. Louis Post-Dispatch Online (MO)
Oct. 6, 2023
Battling a Water Crisis: Bottles, Barges and Maybe a Quarter Billion-Dollar Pipe - The New York Times (NY)
Sep. 29, 2023
When will saltwater arrive in New Orleans? Here’s what to know - CNN (GA)
Sep. 27, 2023
Army Corps will barge in up to 36 million gallons of freshwater a day as saltwater threatens drinking water south of New Orleans - CNN (GA)
Sep. 24, 2023
Wisconsin’s mussels are struggling in the current drought and the public is being asked to help - WiscNews (WI)
Sep. 22, 2023
Fairhope and Daphne agree to share water when in short supply - WALA TV 10 (AL)
Sep. 7, 2023
Almost all of Missouri is experiencing drought, but Springfield water supply OK for now - Springfield News-Leader (MO)
Jul. 15, 2023
Agency now has power to limit residential water use in Las Vegas - Las Vegas Review-Journal (NV)
Jun. 7, 2023
New ideas bud as local growers navigate drought conditions - KXXV-TV ABC 25 Waco (TX)
Apr. 20, 2023
Waco looks to Brazos River for backup water supply as drought persists - Waco Tribune-Herald (TX)
Mar. 20, 2023
Marin water district adopts new conservation triggers - Marin Independent Journal (CA)
Feb. 22, 2023
Waco City Council discusses possible strategies to combat historic drought - KWTX-TV 10 News Waco (TX)
Feb. 21, 2023
Despite wet winter, adjustments arrive for Klamath Project - KATU 2 On Your Side (OR)
Feb. 15, 2023
SLO County restricts water use, promotes selling rights - Cal Coast News (CA)
Feb. 14, 2023
Marin water district tests supply options against severe drought - Marin Independent Journal (CA)
Jan. 28, 2023
Cloud seeding and Utah’s efforts to combat drought - Utah Public Radio (UT)
Jan. 26, 2023
With drought conditions on the rise, Lincoln looks to a ‘second source’ of water - Nebraska Public Media (NE)
Dec. 20, 2022
Bureau of Reclamation to hold back water in Lake Powell - ABC4 (UT)
Dec. 2, 2022
DWR Completes Scheduled Removal of West False River Emergency Drought Salinity Barrier - California Department of Water Resources (CA)
Nov. 30, 2022
California tries to harness megastorm floods to ease crippling droughts - Reuters (NY)
Nov. 15, 2022
Saltwater is moving up the Mississippi River. Here’s what’s being done to stop it - NPR (DC)
Oct. 27, 2022
Before and after: See how the Mississippi River and its tributaries have dropped to record lows - CNN (GA)
Oct. 22, 2022
TVA to provide upstream help for Mississippi River as levels reach record lows - Memphis Commercial Appeal (TN)
Oct. 20, 2022
Drought in U.S. West Leads Farmers to Look Elsewhere for Revenue - The Wall Street Journal (NY)
Sep. 30, 2022
Newsom says California needs urgent, aggressive water conservation amid drought - Los Angeles Times (CA)
May. 23, 2022
The Colorado River needs a big moisture boost. Runoff forecasts suggest it won’t come from spring snowmelt - Colorado Public Radio (CO)
May. 9, 2022
Other districts are now stepping up to help Weber Basin Water Conservancy - KSL.com (UT)
May. 6, 2022
U.S. takes unprecedented steps to replenish Colorado River’s Lake Powell - Reuters (NY)
May. 3, 2022
Unprecedented solutions coming to the Lake Powell crisis - 9News (CO)
Apr. 26, 2022
Expanding drought leaves western US scrambling for water - Associated Press News (NY)
Apr. 14, 2022
Long time Glenn County resident shares impacts of drought on living conditions - KRCR-TV ABC 7 (CA)
Apr. 5, 2022
Nampa establishing drought task force to plan, educate community for shrinking water supply - Boise State Public Radio (ID)
Mar. 31, 2022
Glenn County continues to search for drought solutions amid recent dry months - KRCR-TV ABC 7 (CA)
Mar. 28, 2022
Worries grow in Central Oregon over dwindling snowpack in the Cascades - Bend Bulletin (OR)
Feb. 11, 2022
As drought continues, Southern California offers millions to buy Sacramento Valley water - The Sacramento Bee (CA)
Feb. 10, 2022
New plan lays out ways to protect Lake Powell from drought - KUER-FM 90.1 (CO)
Jan. 28, 2022
Marin Municipal Water District delays emergency pipeline - Marin Independent Journal (CA)
Jan. 5, 2022
Emergency Drought Salinity Barrier - Department of Water Resources (CA)
Jan. 5, 2022
With cutbacks imminent, Arizona and other states scramble to save Colorado River water - AZ Central (AZ)
Nov. 20, 2021
Drought: Marin reservoirs bolstered by rain surge - Marin Independent Journal (CA)
Oct. 25, 2021
One of California’s Wealthiest Counties Could Run Out of Water Next Summer - Bloomberg Green (NY)
Oct. 22, 2021
Los Angeles shifts water supplies as drought hammers State Water Project - Los Angeles Times (CA)
Oct. 6, 2021
Drought Emergency: EBMUD To Draw 11 Billion Gallons From Sacramento River To Supplement Supplies - KPIX-TV CBS 5 San Francisco (CA)
Oct. 4, 2021
Drought: Marin utility allots $2.2M for water pipeline design - Marin Independent Journal (CA)
Aug. 30, 2021
Drought Is Pushing More Saltwater Into The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. California Built A Wall To Keep It Out. - Capital Public Radio (CA)
Jul. 30, 2021
Public officials scrambling for solutions amid water emergency on the Mendocino Coast - Santa Rosa Press Democrat (CA)
Jul. 22, 2021
Drought forces Grand Junction to dip into Colorado River for drinking water for the first time in more than 50 years - The Colorado Sun (CO)
Jul. 2, 2021
Drought: Marin district details water pipeline, desalination plans - Marin Independent Journal (CA)
Jun. 19, 2021
California Walking a ‘Tight Rope’ as Hydropower Supply Fades - Bloomberg (NY)
Jun. 15, 2021
Emergency water urged for rural Latino communities before California drought worsens - San Francisco Chronicle (CA)
May. 19, 2021
Farmers try to plan for a critically dry year - Ag Alert (CA)
Apr. 7, 2021
North Marin Water District weighs Novato drought measures - Marin Independent Journal (CA)
Feb. 27, 2021
14 Front Range cities to coordinate drought response - Colorado Springs Gazette (CO)
Feb. 1, 2021
Santa Fe County, city discuss sharing water - Albuquerque Journal (NM)
Jan. 22, 2021
Drought’s not going away soon: Strong La Niña keeping Austin arid - Austin American-Statesman (TX)
Nov. 23, 2020
Bay Area’s chances for abundant winter rain appear slim - The Mercury News (CA)
Oct. 10, 2020
Congress frees up $10 million for Project drought relief - Klamath Falls Herald and News (OR)
Oct. 1, 2020
In Driest Year in Half Century, Audubon Releases Water into Rio Grande to Sustain Flows - Audubon (NY)
Jul. 27, 2020
Texas, Colorado give NM permission to use stored water - Albuquerque Journal (NM)
Jul. 18, 2020
Construction on water pipeline to serve central, eastern ND slated for spring - Williston Herald (ND)
Oct. 17, 2019
2 Alaska communities expect to run out of drinking water soon - KTVA-TV CBS 11 Anchorage (AK)
Aug. 28, 2019
Bozeman increases water rates, prepares for drought - Bozeman Daily Chronicle (MT)
Aug. 21, 2019
Look at this lake: Is West Palm’s drinking water supply in danger? - Palm Beach Post (FL)
Jul. 23, 2019
CFPUA to assist Pender Utilities with water supply as dry conditions continue - WECT-TV Channel 6 (NC)
Jul. 1, 2019
More tools available to help fish survive drought - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Jun. 30, 2019
Las Cruces to get federal funds to address red water - Las Cruces Sun-News (NM)
Jun. 26, 2019
Work to start next spring on $1B water pipeline for Red River Valley - Dickinson Press (ND)
May. 13, 2019
Bureau of Reclamation approves further study of Kachess floating pumping plant - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
May. 12, 2019
Drilling Down to Defend Against Drought in Atlanta - Engineering News-Record (MI)
Apr. 24, 2019
Study backs Kachess pump to help irrigators during drought - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Apr. 8, 2019
City effort to bank Naches River water in aquifer moves forward - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Mar. 25, 2019
Salt Lake’s cloud-seeding efforts ’give Mother Nature a little something extra to work with’ during snowfall - Salt Lake City Deseret Morning News (UT)
Feb. 11, 2019
Alameda County Water District proposing 8 percent rate hike over two years - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Jan. 18, 2019
As Drought Increases, Wyoming Pursues Dams And Cloud Seeding Projects - Wyoming Public Radio (WY)
Jan. 9, 2019
Phoenix looks to water rate increases to deal with looming disaster - 12news (AZ)
Dec. 6, 2018
El Paso to drink treated sewage water due to climate change drought - CNN (GA)
Dec. 5, 2018
Where can eastern Nebraska find more water during times of drought? ’There is no silver bullet.’ - Omaha World-Herald (NE)
Dec. 3, 2018
Napa to join county, other cities to pay for new drought plan - Napa Valley Register (CA)
Nov. 18, 2018
Austin’s long-term water plan calls for underground reservoirs, local sources - Austin American-Statesman (TX)
Nov. 13, 2018
Looming Drought Prompts Arizona Cities to Stock up on Colorado River Water - Phoenixnewtimes (AZ)
Nov. 5, 2018
Council adopts new water rates to get the drop on drought - Ouray County Plaindealer (CO)
Oct. 17, 2018
City of Raymondville takes measures to combat drought risks - KGBT-TV 4 Valley Central.com (TX)
Sep. 29, 2018
Carlsbad officials preparing for longer drought conditions - ABQJournal Online (NM)
Sep. 17, 2018
Committee starts work on Arizona drought contingency plan - ABQJournal Online (NM)
Jul. 26, 2018
As water shortages loom, Wyoming seeks water bank law - Casper Star-Tribune (WY)
Jun. 27, 2018
Bureau of Reclamation awards $8.3 Million to 15 drought resiliency projects - seattlepi.com (WA)
Jun. 26, 2018
California adopts legislation aimed at permanently boosting water conservation - Palm Springs Desert Sun (CA)
May. 31, 2018
Our View: How art can help save our water - Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com & KPNX-TV NBC 12 Phoenix (AZ)
May. 30, 2018
Lincoln’s next water source to flow deep beneath Platte River - Lincoln Journal Star (NE)
Mar. 27, 2018
Cloud seeding may make it snow, but will it reduce droughts in the West? - Denver Post (CO)
Feb. 26, 2018
SLO County looks at cloud seeding as a way to fill local reservoirs - KSBY-TV San Luis Obispo (CA)
Feb. 23, 2018
KID board supports ’takings’ appeal, preps for drought - Klamath Falls Herald and News (OR)
Dec. 17, 2017
Progress on new drought plan in Colorado basin is slow going - Elko Daily Free Press (NV)
Dec. 16, 2017
ND officials: Optimism builds over $1 billion water pipeline to serve Red River Valley, central ND - Dickinson Press (ND)
Nov. 5, 2017
How the Elsinore water district plans to deal with future water shortages - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
Sep. 17, 2017
ND Water Commission approves funds for water supply, Grand Forks treatment plant projects - Jamestown Sun (ND)
Aug. 23, 2017
Effort to get Barren River Lake water allocation moves ahead - Bowling Green Daily News (KY)
Jun. 24, 2017
City OKS study on getting water from Barren River Lake - Bowling Green Daily News (KY)
Jun. 20, 2017
Phoenix officials fight drought, Havasu benefits - Lake Havasu City News-Herald (AZ)
Jun. 15, 2017
Building Urban Drought Resilience: California Water Service Supports Public Policy Institute of California Study - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
Jun. 9, 2017
Big Hole group updates drought management plan - Butte Montana Standard (MT)
Jun. 7, 2017
Conservation takes priority in planning for future droughts - Greenwich Time (CT)
May. 14, 2017
Lower Macungie asks Lehigh County Authority to watch wells near Little Lehigh more closely - Allentown Morning Call (PA)
May. 4, 2017
Cape Coral tests pumping to remedy drought - Fort Myers News-Press (FL)
Apr. 29, 2017
Desalination loses urgency in super-wet winter - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
Mar. 6, 2017
American Canyon invests in future reservoir for more water - Napa Valley Register (CA)
Mar. 3, 2017
Regional water plant planned for Saco River - Portsmouth Herald (NH)
Feb. 26, 2017
Water managers try to bust California drought using ground game - Fresno Bee (CA)
Feb. 12, 2017
Bear Creek Reservoir gets extra million gallons of water - Athens Banner-Herald (GA)
Jan. 25, 2017
Farmers and water districts hoping storm runoff can help replenish underground supplies - Fresno Bee (CA)
Jan. 10, 2017
East Porterville residents urged to connect to city water system before March deadline - Fresno Bee (CA)
Dec. 28, 2016
Planning for dry times, city purchases storage in Kanopolis Reservoir - Salina Journal & Salina.com (KS)
Dec. 5, 2016
Severe drought: City preparing to tap onto French Broad - Hendersonville Times News-BlueRidgeNow.com (NC)
Nov. 3, 2016
Despite extreme drought, Cornell says it will have enough water as students return - Syracuse Post-Standard & Syracuse.com (NY)
Aug. 19, 2016
Los Angeles Looks for Extra Water Down Its Alleys - New York Times (NY)
Jul. 11, 2016
San Luis Valley aquifer refills after years of drought, overuse - Santa Fe New Mexican (NM)
Jun. 12, 2016
A never-ending thirst: Exploring Tarrant Countys quest for water - Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
May. 16, 2016
$6M plan aims to protect tiny fish - ABQJournal Online (NM)
May. 1, 2016
Abilene part of three-city report on reuse of valuable resource - Abilene Reporter-News (TX)
Apr. 10, 2016
L.A. County moves toward water fee for new developments, looks at stormwater funding - Los Angeles Times (CA)
Apr. 6, 2016
Kittitas County to buy senior water rights - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Feb. 28, 2016
Calaveras County seeks TUD support to store water in New Melones - Sonora Union Democrat (CA)
Feb. 10, 2016
Water rights could be a ’backup’ for city - Barstow Desert Dispatch (CA)
Feb. 8, 2016
Stormwater floods Modesto almond orchard in experiment to restore aquifer - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Jan. 19, 2016
As rain pummels California, some see a way to fight drought - Las Vegas Sun (NV)
Jan. 8, 2016
Gray water and stormwater can help in the drought, but risk needs to be studied, researchers say - Los Angeles Times (CA)
Dec. 17, 2015
Colorado floats unprecendented plan to tackle water challenges - Denver Post (CO)
Nov. 19, 2015
To save water, an underground movement to bank El Niño’s rainfall - Los Angeles Times (CA)
Nov. 9, 2015
To save water, an underground movement to bank El Niño’s rainfall - Los Angeles Times (CA)
Nov. 9, 2015
Conservatives push for El Niño capture - Ridgecrest News Review (CA)
Oct. 30, 2015
Water district opens doors to wastewater purification plant - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Oct. 24, 2015
Denver drills seeking aquifer space to store water for droughts - Denver Post (CO)
Sep. 29, 2015
‘Third straw’ uncapped to provide Lake Mead water to Las Vegas - Las Vegas Sun (NV)
Sep. 23, 2015
Tight on water, Nevada tourism industry getting creative - seattlepi.com (WA)
Sep. 23, 2015
California seeks to build one of world’s largest recycled water programs - Los Angeles Times (CA)
Sep. 22, 2015
As drought drags on, local water wholesaler considers building recycling plant - Orange County Register (CA)
Sep. 21, 2015
Nevada ranch is using waste water to survive the drought - Las Vegas Sun (NV)
Sep. 18, 2015
Sequim tries sending reclaimed water to farms during drought - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Sep. 2, 2015
Coos Bays investment in water supply is paying off - Bend Bulletin (OR)
Aug. 21, 2015
California preparing for the next drought - Bend Bulletin (OR)
Aug. 21, 2015
California sets low-flow standards on new shower heads - Sacramento Bee (CA)
Aug. 13, 2015
East Bay city eyes desalination system to increase water supply - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Aug. 13, 2015
Plastic ‘shade balls’ save water — and money - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
Aug. 12, 2015
L.A. fighting drought with millions of black plastic balls - USA Today (VA)
Aug. 12, 2015
Santa Barbara to spend $55 million on desalination plant as drought ’last resort’ - Los Angeles Times (CA)
Jul. 22, 2015
Controversial state plan to minimize drought in South Ga. - WALB-TV NBC 10 Albany (GA)
Jul. 9, 2015
Roza Irrigation District starts delivering water again after shutdown - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Jun. 2, 2015
Reusing sewage water gains appeal in drought-strickenÂ areas - Spokane Spokesman-Review (WA)
May. 31, 2015
American Canyon plugging leaks to save water - Napa Valley Register (CA)
May. 27, 2015
Raymondville drills for second water source - Brownsville Herald (TX)
May. 20, 2015
A look at how California golf courses are saving water - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
May. 13, 2015
Drought-busting car wash cleans with less than 1 cup of water - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
May. 13, 2015
REAL ESTATE: Builders must prove they have the water - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
May. 11, 2015
Roza irrigators seek Sunnyside water to lessen hit of Yakima Basin drought - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Apr. 28, 2015
Water officials get permit to build drought barrier in Delta - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Apr. 12, 2015
California drought: Santa Barbara looks to ocean desalination for new water; are other cities next? - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Apr. 10, 2015
Magdalena Water Use Reduced By More Than 50 Percent After Water Crisis - KRWG Public Broadcasting (NM)
Apr. 7, 2015
State to lease water to bolster summer stream flow - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Apr. 2, 2015
Wichita Falls plans to tap Wichita River for municipal water - Dallas Morning News (TX)
Mar. 4, 2015
Santa Barbara working to reactivate mothballed desalination plant - Los Angeles Times (CA)
Mar. 3, 2015
Reservoirs drink up recent rains, but more is needed - Orange County Register (CA)
Feb. 24, 2015
NTMWD to begin dredging of Lavon Lake - Plano Star-Courier (TX)
Feb. 19, 2015
Livermore council refocuses priorities - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Feb. 17, 2015
Oklahoma City plans water pipeline to help mitigate drought - Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX)
Feb. 16, 2015
Farmersville lets drought-stricken neighbors hook up to city water - Fresno Bee (CA)
Feb. 7, 2015
Bennet, Gardner introduce water bill - Durango Herald (CO)
Feb. 5, 2015
American Canyon asks, Got a reservoir for sale? - Napa Valley Register (CA)
Feb. 4, 2015
As drought drags on, San Clemente replacing some grass in parks with less-thirsty plants - Orange County Register (CA)
Feb. 4, 2015
Company says evaporation suppression worked - Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX)
Jan. 28, 2015
California may dam 3 Delta channels, if drought persists - Fresno Bee (CA)
Jan. 26, 2015
Put on your ‘drought face’ - Sacramento Bee (CA)
Jan. 24, 2015
Feds seek public comment on reservoir expansion - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Jan. 11, 2015
Huntington Beach desalination plant gets a boost - Orange County Register (CA)
Jan. 9, 2015
Treated, effluent water now flowing into Lake Fort Phantom Hill - KTXS (TX)
Jan. 8, 2015
Citing drought, San Luis Obispo County town rushes desalination plant - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Jan. 5, 2015
Catching rainwater from the sky eases drought’s grip for Bay Area innovators - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Dec. 17, 2014
Utility to require water meter conversion come June - Reno Gazette-Journal (NV)
Dec. 17, 2014
Bay Area cities sign aquifer deal to share water - KTVU-TV Oakland, San Francisco, Bay Area (CA)
Dec. 16, 2014
$111 Million Dollar Price Tag to Bring Water from Possum Kingdom to Abilene - KTAB TV 32 & KRBC TV 9 (TX)
Dec. 15, 2014
Tunnel reaches third straw at Lake Mead reservoir after seven years of digging - Las Vegas Sun (NV)
Dec. 10, 2014
Los Angeles, City of Water
Dec. 6, 2014
Sacramento to speed up water meter installations - Sacramento Bee (CA)
Nov. 30, 2014
Irrigation and teamwork, speakers declare unity of action - Chico Enterprise Record (CA)
Nov. 30, 2014
Council offers $38 million for CRMWD groundwater - Odessa American (TX)
Nov. 26, 2014
New Mexico commission makes Gila River decision - seattlepi.com (WA)
Nov. 24, 2014
Council to consider $38 million for CRMWD water - Odessa American (TX)
Nov. 23, 2014
Dry San Diego to Look to Sewers as Water Source - ABC News (NY)
Nov. 19, 2014
San Diego advances plan to recycle wastewater - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
Nov. 18, 2014
Gila River diversion proposal gets a boost - ABQJournal Online (NM)
Nov. 14, 2014
Wanted: More Ward County water - Odessa American (TX)
Nov. 13, 2014
Aquifer to benefit from arroyo project - ABQJournal Online (NM)
Nov. 6, 2014
Prop. 1 aims to relieve drought but not this one - Los Angeles Times (CA)
Oct. 29, 2014
Phoenix officials launch effort against drought - Arizona Daily Sun (AZ)
Oct. 21, 2014
’Drought’ beer: California breweries hit dry times - CNBC (NJ)
Oct. 21, 2014
Cities seek water independence - Orange County Register (CA)
Oct. 12, 2014
LCRA approves new reservoir - Austin American-Statesman (TX)
Oct. 8, 2014
Tucson, Phoenix cut deal to fend off water shortages - Tucson Arizona Daily Star (AZ)
Oct. 3, 2014
New drought tool: pay farmers not to irrigate - My San Antonio.com (TX)
Oct. 1, 2014
Daily water allocation could be the next California drought strategy - San Gabriel Valley Tribune (CA)
Sep. 27, 2014
While rain falls, drought continues west of Fort Worth - Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
Sep. 19, 2014
Devon using plastic covers to preserve water used in fracking - Tulsa World (OK)
Sep. 17, 2014
Drought reaches crisis levels for bone-dry Mineral Wells - KHOU-TV CBS 11 Houston (TX)
Sep. 12, 2014
Menlo Park’s $45,000 message to residents -- save that water - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Sep. 11, 2014
Oklahoma says $1.5 million available in drought grants - Tulsa World (OK)
Sep. 11, 2014
City’s new well will prevent drought shortages, mayor says - Lincoln Journal Star (NE)
Sep. 5, 2014
California hopes to ease drought woes with ocean water - CBS (NY)
Sep. 3, 2014
GEI Completes Work on San Diego County Water Authority’s $1.5B Emergency Storage Project with the Dedication of the San Vicente Dam Raise - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
Sep. 3, 2014
Barge on Lake Bridgeport to deal with drought - Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
Aug. 28, 2014
Santa Cruz workshop teaches water-saving irrigation technique to residents - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Aug. 24, 2014
TEMECULA VALLEY: District approves new drought rules - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
Aug. 18, 2014
Bureau of Reclamation Provides $779,200 for Two Emergency Drought Projects - My San Antonio.com (TX)
Aug. 13, 2014
California drought: Lawmakers consider historic rules to limit groundwater pumping - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Aug. 10, 2014
In Year Three of Drought, Dropcountr Introduces New Mobile App that Allows California Consumers to "Poke" Their Water Utility for Daily, Actionable Water Usage Data - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
Aug. 5, 2014
Is the Best Way to Beat the Drought Against the Law?
Jul. 30, 2014
California drought: As land sinks, farmers’ brainstorm on water - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
Jul. 27, 2014
California drought: New water restrictions carry penalty of up to $500 - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Jul. 16, 2014
Some Sacramentans let their lawns die, but city says thats not necessary - Sacramento Bee (CA)
Jul. 7, 2014
Ashland pays residents to replace thirsty lawns - Bend Bulletin (OR)
Jun. 18, 2014
Nation’s largest ocean desalination plant goes up near San Diego; Future of the California coast? - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
May. 29, 2014
Treated wastewater getting second look as a valuable resource - Dallas Morning News (TX)
May. 12, 2014
California Drought Spurs Bonds for 30-Mile Tunnels: Muni Credit - Washington Post (DC)
Apr. 28, 2014
In California Drought, Desperation May Make Water Flow Uphill - KQED Public Media (CA)
Apr. 22, 2014
Expecting drought, Ashland delays planting, irrigation - Medford Mail Tribune (OR)
Apr. 21, 2014
City to test blending of water - GO San Angelo/San Angelo Standard Times (TX)
Apr. 15, 2014
California drought spawns well drilling boom - Fresno Bee (CA)
Apr. 13, 2014
California looking to recycled water to ease drought concerns - Fresno Bee (CA)
Apr. 13, 2014
Digging Up Old Drilling Logs to Strike Not Oil, but Water - New York Times (NY)
Apr. 10, 2014
Wichita considers expanding aquifer plan as water becomes hot topic - Topeka Capital-Journal (KS)
Apr. 9, 2014
State to study desalination of Gulf water as viable option in face of drought - My San Antonio.com (TX)
Apr. 2, 2014
Dry Wichita Falls to try drinking ‘potty water’ - Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
Mar. 20, 2014
California drought: Solar desalination plant shows promise - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
Mar. 18, 2014
Dams could be constructed to block saltwater creep into Delta’s fresh water - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Mar. 12, 2014
Ashland agrees to pay $2.6 million to bring emergency water to town - Medford Mail Tribune (OR)
Mar. 6, 2014
Commissioners agree to buy rights to water in Kanopolis Reservoir - Salina Journal & Salina.com (KS)
Mar. 4, 2014
Drought remedy: Thin barrier could save water in reservoirs - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
Feb. 19, 2014
PRADO DAM: Emergency measures considered to increase water storage - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
Feb. 17, 2014
Amid drought, California government cuts water use - Tucson Arizona Daily Star (AZ)
Feb. 9, 2014
REDLANDS: Water supplies sufficient for this year, but - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
Jan. 30, 2014
Aquifer at Risk: Water usage rules likely - Palm Springs Desert Sun (CA)
Jan. 28, 2014
City commissioners consider joining with others to purchase storage in Kanopolis Reservoir - Salina Journal & Salina.com (KS)
Jan. 28, 2014
California drought lessons - what works, what doesn’t - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
Jan. 27, 2014
David Rogers Suggests Multifaceted Solution Necessary for Madera County’s Water Issues - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
Jan. 17, 2014
Madison County poised to quadruple water purchase from HU; would cost ratepayer at least $1.50 monthly - Huntsville Times (AL)
Jan. 9, 2014
Water-Saving Tips for Drought Times - NewsOK.com (OK)
Jan. 8, 2014
Draft changes to rules for groundwater get nod from NRD board - Ashland Gazette (NE)
Dec. 20, 2013
Work Continues To Help Mississippi River Barge Traffic - Regional Daily News & WGEN-AM (IL)
Dec. 11, 2013
Best: What if there’s a bad snow year? - Denver Post (CO)
Dec. 8, 2013
Fearing water shortage, Ashland seeks link to MWRA - Boston Globe and Boston.com (MA)
Dec. 8, 2013
Level of Lake Cooper still falling - Olney Enterprise (TX)
Nov. 27, 2013
Governor wants more water projects - ABQJournal Online (NM)
Nov. 19, 2013
Drought Conditions Create Niche Market in Conservation - Twin Falls Times-News (ID)
Nov. 17, 2013
Program designed to help prepare for droughts - Fresno Bee (CA)
Nov. 15, 2013
Drought precautions : Goleta plans ahead for water shortage - Santa Barbara News-Press (CA)
Nov. 13, 2013
WATER: State turns to cloud seeding to boost supplies - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
Nov. 13, 2013
Car wash water conservation program launched - Charlottesville Daily Progress (VA)
Nov. 13, 2013
Raleigh’s rebate program for water-efficient toilets ends January 1 - Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
Nov. 12, 2013
California looks to cloud seeding to bolster snowpack - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Nov. 12, 2013
More oil and gas drillers turn to water recycling - Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA)
Nov. 11, 2013
State to begin cloud seeding program after drought - Fresno Bee (CA)
Nov. 11, 2013
Cloud seeding, no longer magical thinking, is poised for use this winter - Sacramento Bee (CA)
Nov. 11, 2013
West Palm Beach OKs water supply plan aimed at offsetting drought - Palm Beach Post (FL)
Nov. 4, 2013
Gov. Dalrymple meets with Fargo, Grand Forks leaders to discuss strategy for water supply project - Grand Forks Herald (ND)
Oct. 31, 2013
Indiana lawmakers, advocates eye statewide water plan - Evansville Courier and Press (IN)
Oct. 26, 2013
Cities’ drought strategy could include contracts with irrigators - Lincoln Journal Star (NE)
Oct. 17, 2013
Colorado River Hydropower Faces a Dry Future - IEEE Spectrum (NY)
Sep. 19, 2013
State urges steps to prepare for drought in 2014
Sep. 6, 2013
Midland duck pond getting water help from pool - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
Aug. 23, 2013
Austins reclaimed water program seen as way to deal with drought - Austin American-Statesman (TX)
Jul. 28, 2013
Drought continues - Odessa American (TX)
Jul. 28, 2013
City strives to help conserve Colorado River resources - Santa Fe New Mexican (NM)
Jul. 25, 2013
Grants to help build resilience to drought - Sterling Journal-Advocate (CO)
Apr. 12, 2013
Texas High Plains Prepare for Agriculture Without Irrigation - Circle of Blue
Apr. 5, 2013
Water quest - Salina Journal & Salina.com (KS)
Mar. 3, 2013
Capitol Digest - Mason City Globe-Gazette (IA)
Feb. 27, 2013
Water pipeline may be destined for creek, not trail - Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX)
Feb. 14, 2013
City putting in new well to ease drought problems - Lincoln Journal Star (NE)
Feb. 12, 2013
Water-Reuse Ideas Go Forward, Despite ‘Toilet to Tap’ Concerns - New York Times (NY)
Feb. 10, 2013
Johnston City Council approves engineering contract for pump station - Des Moines Register (IA)
Jan. 8, 2013
Pawnee County Water Supply On Verge Of Drying Up - KOTV-TV CBS 6 Tulsa (OK)
Dec. 19, 2012
After drought, local farmers relying more on rain from the ground, not the sky - Elkhart Truth (IN)
Dec. 7, 2012
Amid drought, city eyes options - Fairmont Sentinel (MN)
Nov. 29, 2012
Metro-east water supply could dry up; Illinois American takes emergency measures - Belleville News-Democrat (IL)
Nov. 29, 2012
Saving Up for a Dry Day - New York Times (NY)
Nov. 14, 2012
Modernizing of flume expected to provide a dependable supply - Maui News (HI)
Nov. 11, 2012
Decatur council OKs spending $1.59 million on temporary wells - Decatur Herald & Review (IL)
Oct. 16, 2012
Leaders urged to plan drought response - Jamestown Sun (ND)
Oct. 2, 2012
Lower Colorado River Authority seeks new water - El Paso Times (TX)
Aug. 15, 2012
Monahans hears about desalination - Odessa American (TX)
Aug. 8, 2012
Rainwater Harvesting FAQ
Aug. 1, 2012
Kansas To Halt Release Of Water From 3 Reservoirs - KSCB / KLDG / KSCB (KS)
Jul. 26, 2012
Super Ditch - Pueblo Chieftain (CO)
Jul. 12, 2012
Water board OKs pipeline agreement - Pueblo Chieftain (CO)
Apr. 18, 2012
Lawmakers consider desalination - Amarillo Globe-News (TX)
Apr. 14, 2012
Despite Denvers liquid assets running low, officials urge conservation instead of new watering restrictions - Denver Post (CO)
Apr. 10, 2012
West Palm utility chief says water supply more plentiful, despite dry season - Palm Beach Post (FL)
Apr. 9, 2012
Village’s priorities in order - Fayetteville Observer (NC)
Mar. 4, 2012
EDITORIAL: Drought plans make sense - Beaumont Enterprise (TX)
Mar. 2, 2012
$4B plan proposed for Yakima water supplies - Everett Herald (WA)
Mar. 2, 2012
St. Charles Parish unveils new water treatment plant - New Orleans Times-Picayune & Nola.com (LA)
Feb. 29, 2012
Mars Hill completes water system connection with Weaverville - Asheville Citizen Times (NC)
Feb. 22, 2012
Special Report: South Georgia’s Drought - WALB-TV NBC 10 Albany (GA)
Feb. 20, 2012
Water experts assess aftermath of drought during University of Texas forum - Austin American-Statesman (TX)
Feb. 13, 2012
County has driest January on record - Palm Beach Post (FL)
Feb. 1, 2012
LCRA wants to secure new water supply by 2017 - Austin American-Statesman (TX)
Jan. 18, 2012
Snyder works to keep Lake Thomas flowing - Abilene Reporter-News (TX)
Jan. 18, 2012
Drought causes poor pond levels - Shawnee News-Star (OK)
Jan. 17, 2012
Village approves drought measures - El Paso Times (TX)
Dec. 15, 2011
Leander, Cedar Park not running out of water, despite state warning - Austin American-Statesman (TX)
Nov. 16, 2011
Texas Drought Survival Kit - Abilene Reporter-News (TX)
Nov. 9, 2011
Ranchers consider cotton plants as food - Bryan-College Station Eagle (TX)
Nov. 3, 2011
Schools tapping A/C condensate to conserve water - Houston Chronicle (TX)
Sep. 19, 2011
Record-Setting Agricultural Disaster in Texas Gets ’Worse by the Day’ - New York Times (NY)
Aug. 24, 2011
Current drought pales in comparison with 1950s ’drought of record’ - Austin American-Statesman (TX)
Aug. 3, 2011
Utilities: Drought causes rise in salinity at water plant - Coastal Observer (SC)
Jul. 21, 2011
Water experts: State ill-prepared for inevitable shortages - Anderson Independent-Mail (SC)
Jun. 9, 2011
Colo. Wildlife Commission to review reservoir plans - Durango Herald (CO)
Jun. 6, 2011
Councilor advises drought and conservation plan - El Paso Times (TX)
May. 3, 2011
East Bay Water Customers To Be Protected From Droughts - CBS San Francisco (CA)
Feb. 28, 2011
Raleigh says it’s ready for next drought - Raleigh News & Observer (NC)
Feb. 18, 2011
Aztec, Bloomfield oppose water rights settlement - El Paso Times (TX)
Feb. 1, 2011
Major water pipeline to improve flow is completed - San Diego Union-Tribune (CA)
Jan. 17, 2011
S.B. COUNTY: Proposal to cut water use - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
Jan. 11, 2011
Arizona drought prompts unusual Colorado River water proposal - Arizona Republic (Phoenix) & AZCentral.com (AZ)
Dec. 26, 2010
East Bay reservoir expansion to begin in spring - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Dec. 10, 2010
Lake Worth’s new drinking water plant on track to be filling faucets in 2011
Oct. 6, 2010
Kentucky American water treatment plant to open this week
Sep. 20, 2010
Drought threat drives water council’s plans
Sep. 17, 2010
Officials: No ban needed
Sep. 10, 2010
Southern Pines planning reservoir to meet water needs
Sep. 9, 2010
State joins 2 others in regulating how utilities tap water
Sep. 7, 2010
Golf courses dealing with brown near their greens
Aug. 27, 2010
Grow with the flow: DRA hopes to keep water supplies adequate
Aug. 15, 2010
New program turns wastewater into spray irrigation
Jul. 21, 2010
Alamogordo prepares for future drought
Jul. 11, 2010
Canton near end of water projects
Jul. 9, 2010
Measures could aid Putnam water supply
Jun. 25, 2010
City to tighten spigot on water use
May. 5, 2010
Desalting plant will add water for state
May. 3, 2010
Yuma desalination plant to start flowing
May. 1, 2010
New EBMUD facility to provide back-up supply in times of drought
Apr. 8, 2010
Ontario gives OK to $4.9M water deal
Mar. 28, 2010
Ranch conservation Program to boost water supply
Mar. 10, 2010
State water bills to get hearing before House subcommitteeTuesday
Feb. 22, 2010
Grant will help North Carolina protect water resources
Feb. 5, 2010
Recycled wastewater could relieve struggling farmers
Jan. 29, 2010
Desalination plant an asset for El Paso’s future
Jan. 7, 2010
City building $17.5 million line for ’reclaimed’ water to UT
Dec. 29, 2009
Tighter, costlier water shifting focus to curbing demand
Dec. 27, 2009
Fargo-Moorhead trying to tackle drought, flood issues at once
Dec. 22, 2009
PID looks to update its water rights
Dec. 22, 2009
Santa Clarita Valley keeps water from Kern County
Dec. 22, 2009
How low can Fairfax go?
Dec. 17, 2009
Millview going after water wasters
Dec. 17, 2009
San Bernardino area water agencies join forces to store more H20
Nov. 29, 2009
Leaky system:Irrigation districts work to conserve water
Aug. 1, 2009
Underground water banks tackle drought
May. 11, 2009
Water experts take note of hard drought lessons
Apr. 29, 2009
Aquifer recharge projects catching on in water-strapped cities
Apr. 2, 2009
$26 million boost for Riverside-Corona Feeder water project
Apr. 1, 2009
Las Cruces’ water usage on decline
Mar. 17, 2009
City adds teeth to watering ban during droughts
Feb. 16, 2009
Time To Tap The Ocean?
Feb. 15, 2009
Water Plan Came After Much Study By Utility
Jan. 29, 2009
CRMWA votes for wells, drought plan
Jan. 15, 2009
Making gulf water drinkable too costly for now
Jan. 7, 2009
State says full-scale desalination project too costly
Jan. 7, 2009

Recreation and Tourism

Colorado ski industry virtually protected from drought - Cheyenne Wyoming Tribune-Eagle (WY)
Oct. 20, 2018
A look at how California golf courses are saving water - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
May. 13, 2015
Drought alters the face of Tahoe tourism - Sacramento Bee (CA)
Mar. 22, 2015
$1M bond issue sought to help withered Agua Caliente Park - Tucson Arizona Daily Star (AZ)
Apr. 25, 2014
Golf courses dealing with brown near their greens
Aug. 27, 2010

Energy

Putting a cap on water loss - NewsOK.com (OK)
Sep. 16, 2014
PG&E’s Helms hydroelectric plant has advantage during drought - Fresno Bee (CA)
Aug. 4, 2014
Big drop of water in Powell - Grand Junction Sentinel (CO)
Mar. 27, 2014
Best: What if there’s a bad snow year? - Denver Post (CO)
Dec. 8, 2013
More oil and gas drillers turn to water recycling - Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA)
Nov. 11, 2013
Colorado River Hydropower Faces a Dry Future - IEEE Spectrum (NY)
Sep. 19, 2013
Wind Power Firms Push to Extend Tax Credit
May. 10, 2013

Fire

CalFire prepares for 2022 fire season as drought continues - KRON4 (CA)
Feb. 22, 2022
Abbott calls for wildfire resources as dangerous weather approaches - FOX 7 Austin (TX)
Dec. 22, 2021
Navajo County supervisors briefed on rising fire danger - WMICentral.com (AZ)
Jun. 1, 2021
Aviation resources prepositioned in state for wildfire response - AgriLife (Texas A&M) (TX)
Apr. 6, 2021
With wildfire risk up, New Mexico supports controlled burns - KRQE (NM)
Feb. 11, 2021
Drought’s not going away soon: Strong La Niña keeping Austin arid - Austin American-Statesman (TX)
Nov. 23, 2020
DMEA begins fire-prevention procedures due to high temperatures and dry, windy weather - Montrose Daily Press (CO)
Aug. 14, 2020
‘Fire Boss’ amphibious air tractor on standby as Michigan’s fire danger climbss - Mlive (MI)
Jul. 13, 2020
Durango railroad purchases four diesel locomotives - The Durango Herald (CO)
Apr. 15, 2020
Durango railroad ushers in new oil-burning era - Durango Herald (CO)
Feb. 15, 2020
Fire officials: Decision to close forests during the wildfire season paid off - Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com & KPNX-TV NBC 12 Phoenix (AZ)
Oct. 4, 2018
Drones replace July 4th fireworks in western towns worried about wildfires. But where’s the ’boom’? - Baxter Bulletin (AR)
Jul. 3, 2018
Water shortages not a problem for King fire crews - Sacramento Bee (CA)
Sep. 26, 2014
Also on GovBeat Colorado could buy its own fire fighting fleet - Washington Post (DC)
Mar. 25, 2014
Wildfires and guns: should steel bullets be outlawed? - Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
Jul. 25, 2013
Fighting wildfires with science - CBS (NY)
Jul. 7, 2013
Wildfire control bill wins initial approval - Lincoln Journal-Star (NE)
Mar. 25, 2013
Black Hills counties to seek more power to ban fireworks - Rapid City Journal (SD)
Sep. 4, 2012
Austin officials outline a proactive approach to tackle wildfire danger - Austin American-Statesman (TX)
May. 7, 2012
No end in sight to Northeast Florida wildfire smoke - Jacksonville Times-Union & Jacksonville.com (FL)
Apr. 10, 2012
Ga. Forestry says it’s time to start prescribed burns - WALB-TV NBC 10 Albany (GA)
Feb. 7, 2012
Brown: Silver lining in wildfires: ’Better prepared fire management community’ - Amarillo Globe-News (TX)
Jun. 5, 2011
South Central Texas drought worsens
Dec. 12, 2008

Plants and Wildlife

Fewer but sweeter bites: How a DMV drought is impacting fall apples - WJLA (VA)
Oct. 9, 2023
Battling salt water on the Mississippi, New Orleans region faces its next challenge - USA Today (VA)
Oct. 8, 2023
Wisconsin’s mussels are struggling in the current drought and the public is being asked to help - WiscNews (WI)
Sep. 22, 2023
From Cotton to Grass: A Farmer’s Sustainable Transformation - SF | Successful Farming Online (IA)
May. 8, 2023
Record low number of winter chinook baby salmon reported at Sacramento River’s Red Bluff - The Record (CA)
Dec. 6, 2022
Davis District battling heat with drought-tolerant lawns, innovative irrigation - KSL.com (UT)
Jun. 18, 2022
Sacramento watering rules don’t apply to your trees. Here’s how to care for them in drought - The Sacramento Bee (CA)
Jun. 13, 2022
Trout Unlimited looking to develop water lease agreements with Yakima Basin landowners for future drought years - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Feb. 11, 2021
In Driest Year in Half Century, Audubon Releases Water into Rio Grande to Sustain Flows - Audubon (NY)
Jul. 27, 2020
In the Sierra, scientists bet on ‘survivor’ trees to withstand drought and climate change - San Diego Union-Tribune (CA)
Nov. 18, 2019
More tools available to help fish survive drought - Yakima Herald-Republic (WA)
Jun. 30, 2019
Here is how to keep your lawn alive during Georgias summer heat - Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA)
Jul. 3, 2018
Hatchery-raised salmon released into Sierra creek - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
Mar. 8, 2018
Los Angeles Looks for Extra Water Down Its Alleys - New York Times (NY)
Jul. 11, 2016
$6M plan aims to protect tiny fish - ABQJournal Online (NM)
May. 1, 2016
Experts Launch Project To Assess Drought Effects On Ecosystems And How Communities Can Adapt - Water Online (PA)
Mar. 22, 2016
Homer: Artificial habitat coming to Lake Brownwood - Abilene Reporter-News (TX)
Aug. 22, 2015
Drought forces trout to be shipped from San Joaquin Hatchery - Chico Enterprise Record (CA)
Aug. 13, 2015
Trout in trucks: Drought forces evacuation of San Joaquin Hatchery - Fresno Bee (CA)
Aug. 12, 2015
What Nevada has done to conserve water may serve as example for California - Las Vegas Sun (NV)
Apr. 27, 2015
S.F. ugly yard competition aims to ‘redefine’ ugly during drought - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
Apr. 9, 2015
Goleta Council Considering New Rules to Defer Landscaping for New Developments - Noozhawk (CA)
Apr. 7, 2015
Leave It To Beavers - Food & Environment Reporting Network (OR)
Feb. 28, 2015
As drought drags on, San Clemente replacing some grass in parks with less-thirsty plants - Orange County Register (CA)
Feb. 4, 2015
Leave it to beavers: California joins other states in embracing the rodent - San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Dec. 21, 2014
Sacramento River fall salmon run will get $1 million water chillers - Fresno Bee (CA)
Oct. 4, 2014
New drought tool: pay farmers not to irrigate - My San Antonio.com (TX)
Oct. 1, 2014
Drought Causes New Rules - Irrigation & Green Industry (CA)
Aug. 19, 2014
TEMECULA VALLEY: District approves new drought rules - Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA)
Aug. 18, 2014
California cemeteries work to cope with drought - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
Aug. 16, 2014
Drought prompts San Marcos to enact ’Provision M’ habitat plan - Austin American-Statesman (TX)
Aug. 14, 2014
Drought spurs sales of water-stingy plants - Napa Valley Register (CA)
Aug. 10, 2014
Aquatic center to get new funding source - Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
Dec. 9, 2013
Care for dry grass now or replace it later - El Paso Times (TX)
Sep. 26, 2013
Knight Life: Water holes help draw deer during drought - Eau Claire Leader-Telegram (WI)
Sep. 5, 2013
Tiny travelers forced to rely almost entirely on humans along migration route - Brownsville Herald (TX)
Aug. 25, 2013
Midland duck pond getting water help from pool - San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA)
Aug. 23, 2013
Damage control: Low Big Hole River raises concern; steps taken - Butte Montana Standard (MT)
Aug. 23, 2013
Checking the pond to see if it should be restocked - Bryan-College Station Eagle (TX)
Aug. 20, 2013
Can this couple have their quail habitat and graze it too? - Gilmer (Texas) Mirror
May. 9, 2013
Officials bear-proof Payson campsites - Arizona Republic (Phoenix) & AZCentral.com (AZ)
Apr. 27, 2013
Officials host workshops on trees, drought - Lincoln Journal Star (NE)
Dec. 12, 2012
Chesterfield pushing water conservation after drought - WWBT-TV NBC 12 Richmond (VA)
Feb. 28, 2011
Ranch conservation Program to boost water supply
Mar. 10, 2010
Researchers may have natural solution to unnatural grass
Oct. 26, 2009
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Mar. 4, 2009
Drought and the ramifications on our landscapes - Grand Island Independent (NE)
Apr. 19, 2003

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