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USDA ANNOUNCES $58 MILLION TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

 
Program Will Provide Funding for 63 Water Conservation Projects in 21 states

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2009 — U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White today announced nearly $58 million for water conservation and water quality improvements on agricultural [...]

There’s been a lot of talk lately about toilets and water savings, but the truth is, not all johns are created equal.
The key to good function is good design, experts say.
High-efficiency toilets are the latest in conservation circles. They use 1.28 gallons of water per flush or less, which makes them eligible for rebates. This [...]

Odessa, Texas - Due to the efforts of our water supplies, CRMWD, Odessa has had a sufficient, yet limited water supply. We can use the water we need, but it is important that we work together to prevent water waste. So…
Stop that Drip! - Leaking faucets and toilets are not only annoying, but they are [...]

Judith Ortego, Carlsbad Soil and Water Conservation District information and education officer, checks out the bird of paridise plant growing in the organization’s xeriscape demonstration plot. Area residents interested in xeriscaping their land and conserving water are invited to drop by the CSWCD [...]

The knives came during California’s budget battle — literally. But there’s still at least one big tussle in the Golden State left this year: solving the state’s water crisis.
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Every drop counts.

As the Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month, Gov. Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders are planning a big push to address water shortages [...]

Dr. Barry Swartz is among the 2400 residents of Fair Oaks Ranch who’s watching his landscape wither. “Basically we haven’t been watering our lawn at all and you can see it’s doesn’t do too well,” Swartz said. [...]

Water conservation and strict new state requirements for state grants and loans were the subject of a special meeting of the Amador Water Agency directors on Thursday.
Eligibility for state grants and loans is now conditioned on the agency’s compliance with state-mandated water conservation measures. The state goal? To reduce per capita water use by 20 [...]

LOS ANGELES—The nation’s second-largest city is making significant progress in conserving water.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power reported Monday that water demand in June was at a 32-year low for the month.
Water use by single-family customers last month was 12.7 percent lower than in June 2008 and nearly [...]

TAVARES — No matter how much falls from the sky or bubbles up from underground springs, water availability will always be a concern in Florida.
So, preserving and managing its usage are the responsibility of communities and individuals alike.
To help residents of Tavares better monitor water use, the city is hosting [...]

The Allen Public Library will host a free screening of the new water conservation documentary, “Texas: The State of Flowing Water” Monday evening.
The documentary lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and will be followed by raffle drawings for various prizes.
“Texas: The State of Flowing Water” examines water resource threats facing Texas and looks at [...]