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Rainfall proving helpful amidst Indiana drought
Several days of rainfall were a welcome sight here in Central Indiana, but is it really helping? According to the National Weather Service, rainfall totals over the last seven days range from a tenth of an inch to four inches. The heavier rain that...
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Drought causing water concerns between Mulvane & Augusta
KWCH 12 Eyewitness News“We are in a hot dry period,” said Kent Hixson, Mulvane City Manager. “We are a growing community.” That combination has led to friction between the cities of Mulvane and Augusta over water use. Back in the 90's the two cities...Tags: Water Supply
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Triple Digit Temps Taking Toll on Landscaping
CW33 NewsWater restrictions coupled with this intense heat have some garden lovers in a frenzy. Employees at Jackson's Home and Garden in Dallas are seeing a huge increase in customers worried about their landscaping. But the good news is: they share some... -
Bloomington water usage restrictions now in place
As Indiana’s drought drags on, mandatory water restrictions are now in place in Bloomington. The change will be in effect for the next city days, according to the city. The usage restrictions are set to last through October 11. City officials have...
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It takes a lot of phone calls to map suburban water restrictions
Tribune editors and staff noticed a spate of outright bans on watering over the holiday week, and sure enough, regimented phone calls revealed local water utilities were struggling to keep up for demand for water for the parched lawns of suburbia. The...
Tags: Weather Reports, Water Supply, Weather
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Citizens Energy Group urges people to conserve water during drought
Citizens Energy Group recommends people conserve the amount of water they use now to help prevent water restrictions later if drought conditions continue. Currently, they are pulling water from two reservoirs and the central canal. While it did rain...
Tags: Health
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Water restrictions ending for Fort Worth, Arlington and Burleson
CW33 NewsSome North Texas cities are easing watering restrictions thanks to the end of the drought. Fort Worth, Arlington and Burleson are ending water restrictions, for now. Starting Friday in these three locations, all stage one water restrictions are lifted.... -
South Florida agency that leads Everglades restoration lays off 134 people, including scientists
The South Florida Water Management District Wednesday completed nearly a week of layoffs that included 134 people at one of the region’s biggest employers.
State-required budget reductions prompted the West Palm Beach-based district to cut 286 jobs...Tags: Property Tax, West Palm Beach, Everglades, Water Supply, Layoffs and Downsizing
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Crime report could use a revision
When my L.A. Times is delivered, the first section I read is, of course, the Glendale News-Press — to keep abreast of local issues and local folks in the news. And one section of personal interest is the police report — not that we have major...Tags: Judges, Justice System, Cell Phones, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes
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Think Again: '...and not a drop to waste'
A lot has changed in the last several years, with challenges to many key assumptions that have been around for generations. The impact of our current economy serves as a sorely needed wake-up call. As a country, our expectations for our lives are...Tags: Colorado, Arizona, California, Natural Resource Industry
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North Texas Municipal Water District Could Ease Water Restrictions
CW 33 NewsYour grass might be green now, but a major decision is being made Thursday that could mean the difference between a brown or green summer for your landscaping. Richardson, Texas resident Erin Oosterhouse and her two children love spending time in their...Tags: Natural Resource Industry
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Update: Dallas City Council approves permanent water restrictions
CW33 News4/18/12 Update: Dallas City Council members decided to move forward with enforcing permanent water restrictions. They met Wednesday to discuss the twice-a-week watering proposal. Most members appeared to be on board with the plan, though others...Tags: Local Government, Natural Disasters, Environmental Issues, Water Supply, Droughts
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