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• 2007 Water Resources Development Act
  October 26, 2007 - The 2007 Water Resources Development Act passed Congress last week, with bipartisan support. The Act provides investments into the nation's infrastructure, such as flood control.
  
  
• A Look at Miners Inches
  A miners inch is a measurement of water flow that was common many years ago. Due to increased mining production and irrigation practices, miners inches gradually were replaced with CFS measurements.
  
  
• A Note About News Link Decay
  Link decay refers to some of the links that appear in the archives that have expired.
  
  
• Advertise and Promote Your Products or Services
  If you're looking for targeted web traffic, we've got it here at Western-Water.com. Here's how you can advertise and promote your products or services on the site.
  
  
• Age Takes Its Toll on the Farming Industry
  July 19, 2007 - Nationwide, farmers are aging. A fourth of American farm operators are 65 years and older; half are 55 years of age and older. The reason? They are unable to afford to retire.
  
  
• Analysis - Water - Source of Life and Strife
  May 21, 2007 - The next big war in the Middle East might not be over land, oil or religion. Instead, analysts think it will be over water.
  
  
• Anheuser-Busch to Distribute Icelandic Glacial Water in the United States
  July 18, 2007 - Bottled water is a nearly $11 billion market in the U.S. Anheuser-Busch will sell premium natural spring water that comes from Iceland through an arrangement with Icelandic Water Holdings.
  
  
• Aquafina Admits Its Water Is From the Tap
  July 27, 2007 - It's nothing new because they've said it's been on the label for years ... Aquafina (PepsiCo) admits that its bottled water is purified tap water.
  
  
• Archived Water News Headlines
  Archived water news headlines and stories from 2004 and earlier.
  
  
• Arizona Navajos in Water Crisis
  August 26, 2007 - 80,000 people on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona have no water. Navajo representative states that state and federal officials are facing a water war if nothing is done about this.
  
  
• Arizona State Grazing Lease Dispute
  BIDDING WARS | Environmental Group Sets Its Sight on Northeastern Arizona State Grazing Lease - Says it will not pay for improvements that were not paid from personal funds
  
  
• Be a Smart Investor - Own Water
  August 23, 2007 - If you're an investor, owning water may be one of the most sound investments of our time. Based on population growth, Arizona and Nevada water rights may have the highest value.
  
  
• Beer - Possibly Threatened by Water Shortage
  October 11, 2007 (Los Angeles) - Dropping water levels may mean trouble for a Miller beer brewing plant in Azusa. The plant needs to conserve water (news video).
  
  
• Bioremediation to be Tested at Oak Ridge
  January 30, 2007 - Bioremediation may be a way to treat groundwater that's contaminated with radiation at weapons labs and elsewhere.Testing at Oak Ridge may lead to remediating 7,000 more sites.
  
  
• California Company Fined for Pollution
  June 15, 2007 - A California refinery has been fined $1 million for threatening groundwater supplies by dumping oil refinery waste into its wells. The wastewater pollution contained Benzene.
  
  
• California Water Officials Warn of Low Water Reservoirs
  October 2, 2007 - (San Francisco) - State water officials says that water reservoirs are down 40% from where they were this time last year, and the snow pack is dangerously thin. Video.
  
  
• Calpine to Increase Renewable Energy Production
  August 15, 2007 - As part of its green renewable energy program, Calpine and the City of Santa Rosa will expand the Geysers Recharge Project, the world's largest recycled water to electricity program.
  
  
• Can A Brick Do the Trick
  Can a Brick Do the Trick (January 11, 2008) - When it comes to water conservation, a brick may be just as worthy as new appliances. Bricks can be used to filter runoff water ...
  
  
• Central Valley Farmers Looking for More Water Rights
  August 3, 2007 - Farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are asking for guaranteed water for an unprecedented 50 years. (Video format - water rights news.)
  
  
• Charter School and Conservation District Partner to Save Water
  August 1, 2007 - A New Mexico charter school has been working with the Socorro Water and Conservation District in installing an irrigation drip system for its organic garden and grounds.
  
  
• Colorado River Basin Vulnerable to Drought
  February 22, 2007 - A research branch of the National Academy of Science claims that the Colorado River Basin area could suffer extreme droughts because of global warming and growing populations.
  
  
• Colorado River Quanitification Settlement Agreement
  Download the Colorado River Quanitification Settlement Agreement and supportive documents from this page.
  
  
• Corn Ethanol Might Impact Water Quality
  October 11, 2007 - Researchers are warning that the increased production of corn for ethanol might affect water quality and supply.
  
  
• Corporate and Business News
  Corporate and business news about leaders in the water industry who are selling bottled water, creating new technologies and more. Section includes both video and news clips.
  
  
• Determining Extreme Weather
  June 19, 2007 (Science Central) - Studying data from coral reefs is helping climatologists understand extreme weather patterns.
  
  
• Disclaimers, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy
  The legal stuff for Western-Water.com.
  
  
• Do As I Say Not As I Do
  August 10, 2007 - City officials in Los Angeles are asking residents to conserve water, but records show this is a clasic case of "Do As I Say, Not As I Do" as officials guzzle up the water.
  
  
• Dow Technhology Helps Production of Fresh Drinking Water at Largest Desalination Facility
  July 10, 2007 - Dow announced that its advanced technology is used at Australia's largest desalination plant. The company's technology may be an affordable way to create safe drinking water supplies.
  
  
• Drought Affecting Wisconsin Lakes
  August 7, 2007 - Two years into a drought, water levels in Wisconsin's lakes are dropping to dangerous levels. Many of these lakes are spring fed and are dependent on rainfall and groundwater.
  
  
• Drought Hits West and Southeast
  July 4, 2007 - Officials are worried about fires and other problems created by extreme drought conditions in the Western and Southeastern United States. CBS news video report.
  
  
• Drought in the United States
  From water restrictions to weather conditions and innovative ways to deal with water shortages, these videos and news clips concern drought in the Western states and some other parts of the country.
  
  
• Dry Conditions Stressing Crops
  August 7, 2007 - Dry conditions in California and into the Rockies are stressing crops and creating increased irrigation demands. Drought conditions are not limited to the Western United States.
  
  
• Endangered Species, Public Lands, Public Comment Notices
  Video news feeds and articles concerning endangered species, public lands and public comment notices as they relate to water rights and beneficial uses of water.
  
  
• Environmentalist Sued for Cutting Weed
  May 29, 2007 - A Sacramento environmentalist gets to see what it's like on "the other side of the fence." A neighbor sued because he cut down a Chinese sumac, considered by some to be a noxious weed.
  
  
• Exotic Mussels Spreading in California
  December 25, 2007 - Exotic mussels appear to be spreading in California's reservoirs. Clogging pipes and screens, the fast growing clams present a unique water management problem.
  
  
• Extraterrestrial Water Vapor Discovered
  July 11, 2007 - The European Space Agency has discovered the first conclusive evidence of water vapor on an extra-solar planet. Water vapor does not necessarily support life.
  
  
• Farming and Irrigation
  Agricultural irrigation is a major use of water. Here are videos and news clips about the latest developments in the farming industry.
  
  
• Featured Articles
  Featured articles spotlight the "human side" of water issues and some political issues.
  
  
• FG-Tate v ASLD
  Forest Guardians, and Jonathan D. Tate, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v J. Dennis Wells, in his official capacity as Commissioner of the Arizona State Land Department and the Arizona State Land Department, Defendants-Appellees, 112101 AZSC, CV-00-0177-PR
  
  
• Forest Guardians v US Dept of Interior - 416 F3d 1173
  Forest Guardians v. United States Department of Interior - 416 F.3d 1173
  
  
• Gallons Per Minute Conversions to AFA, MI, CFS
  Free online water calculator that will convert GPM (gallons per minute) into various common flow and volume measurements such as AFA, CFS and more.
  
  
• Gardeners Roll Out Barrels
  July 30, 2007 - Countless gardners are rediscovering the benefits of collecting runoff with rain barrels. Barrel sales have jumped due to the renewed interest in our grandparents' "old" technology.
  
  
• Giant Two-Ton Salmon Rolls into Arizona
  July 13, 2007 - To promote awareness about the plight of the endangered salmon in the northwest, the "Save Our Wild Salmon" coalition is displaying its 25-foot, handmade salmon throughout Arizona.
  
  
• Gold or Fish - Battle Brews on California Rivers
  August 5, 2007 - California ponders restrictions on gold dredging in order to save fish populations. 1,100 "wild heritage trout streams" would be closed under proposed legislation.
  
  
• House Panel to Investigate Cheneys Klamath River Actions
  June 28, 2007 - The House Nat Res Committee announced that it is investigating Chenney's involvement in Klamath River water management after BLM announced it would stop irrigation water deliveries.
  
  
• How A Water Tower Works
  December 14, 2006 - Have you ever wondered why it's a lot more common to have the electricity go out than the water? In this video about how a water tower works (from How Stuff Works)
  
  
• LA Embraces Conservation
  July 8, 2007 - (CBS News Video) With the driest weather since 1877, trendy Los Angeles residents are having to save water by using drought tolerant landscaping and other conservation measures.
  
  
• Land Company Wants Big Water Rights - Zuni Concerned
  October 8, 2007 - Great Western Land and Cattle Company has applied for well drilling permits in Catron County, NM. Local residents and the Zuni Indian Reservation worry about the potential impact.
  
  
• Legal Forms and Attorney Referral Service
  Attorney Referral Service and "Do It Yourself" Legal Forms
  
  
• Magdalena Wants to Create a New Water District
  October 25, 2007 - Faced with growth and outdated pipelines, New Mexico's Magdalena Village is grappling with the issue of water supply. Its board is considering creating a new water district.
  
  
• Miners Inches Conversions to GPM, CFS or AFA
  Free online water calculator that will convert MI (miners inches using different state standards) into various common flow and volume measurements such as GPM, CFA or AFA.
  
  
• Miscellaneous Water Articles
  Water News and Videos - Educational, Politics, and Opinion articles of interest. Includes how water tanks work and a variety of other stuff.
  
  
• Municipal Water Issues and Management
  Faced with growth and drought, municipal water supply is a big issue for many cities and small towns. Here are some of the problems ... and solutions.
  
  
• National Security and the Threat of Climate Change
  October 26, 2007 - A transcript of the Council on Foreign Relations reveals the military's perspective on environmental issues and national security; chiefly, energy, water, environment and food.
  
  
• Native American Water Issues
  Water news clips and videos concerning Native American water issues.
  
  
• Native Fish Species Returned to Arizona Canyons
  October 20, 2007 - In one of the largest reintroduction efforts in AZ, the spikedace, loach minnow, and other native fish were reintroduced near Willcox. Other species were reintroduced in Ash Creek.
  
  
• Nevada Rep Berkley Adds Support to Salmon Protection Bill
  August 14, 2007 - Congressional support for federal salmon recovery efforts in the Columbia-Snake River Basin is growing. Rep. Berkley of Nevada adds support to legislation.
  
  
• New Handbook Explains the Law and Science of the Clean Water Act
  July 18, 2007 - Is the Clean Water Act confusing? A new handbook helps to explain the science, jurisdiction and law associated with wetlands and streams. (Water rights news clip.)
  
  
• New Mexicos San Juan Gains Attention for Trout Fishing
  August 8, 2007 - The San Juan River may be one of the best fly fishing rivers in the United States. Completion of the Navajo Dam in 1962 transformed the river into a trout fishing dream.
  
  
• Online Water Calculator - Calculate AFA to GPM, CFS and CFM
  Free water calculator to convert AFA (acre feet per annum) into GPM (gallons per minute), CFS (cubic feet per second) or CFM (cubic feet per minute).
  
  
• Online Water Calculator - Convert Gallons to Acre-Feet or CF (Acre Foot Formula)
  Free Online Water Calculator: Instantly convert any number of gallons to acre feet or cubic feet (using the acre foot formula of 1 AF = 325,851 gallons or 1 AF = 43,560 cubic feet s
  
  
• Online Water Calculator - Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS) Conversions (to gps, gpm, gpd, gpa, AFA, MI, CFA)
  Free online water calculator that will conver CFS (cubic feet per second) into various common flow and volume measurements such as gpm, AFA and more.
  
  
• Parking Spaces Outnumber Drivers 3-1 in the US
  September 11, 2007 - Parking is a growing land use trend that contributes to water pollution. Purdue University researchers claim that parking spaces outnumber drivers by a 3-to-1 ratio.
  
  
• Quck Conversions - Conversion Table
  The conversion table below is for water flow rates and volume equivalencies between CFS (cubic feet per second), GPM (gallons per minute), AFA (acre-feet per annum) and MI (miner's inches - Arizona).
  
  
• Rapanos v United States
  Rapanos v. United States - Supreme Court decision concerning the Clean Water Act.
  
  
• Recycling and Recharge - Wastewater Treatment - Conservation Measures
  News clips and videos regarding water recycling and recharge, wastewater treatment trends and developments, and more.
  
  
• Researchers Save Wrong Fish
  September 5, 2007 - University biologists trying to save Colorado's native greenback cutthroat trout from extension inadvertently restored the wrong fish.
  
  
• Rising Commodity Prices Fuel Demand for Agricultural Sprinklers
  July 20, 2007 - With tight water supplies and the need for efficient irrigation systems such as agricultural sprinklers, irrigation system manufacturers are seeing a boost in profits.
  
  
• San Antonio Farmers Turn to Drip Irrigation
  August 9, 2007 - Farmers in New Mexico are finding that drip irrigation systems are conserving water and helping with pest control.
  
  
• Santa Cruz Building a Plant to Turn Sea Water Into Drinking Water
  July 24, 2007 - Santa Cruz is constructing a pilot desalination plant expected to create 72,000 GPD of drinking water from sea water. Desalinated water costs about 3x more than conventional sources.
  
  
• Science and Technological Developments
  Desaliniation, better weather tracking and other innovations are helping planners to cope with water shortages. Included in our videos and news clips are science articles that might be interesting.
  
  
• Science and Technology - General Feed re Environmental Issues
  News videos about environmental issues from Reuters, CBC, Science Central and other sources. Content updates frequently.
  
  
• Senior Couple Threatened by SRP ... Will you be next?
  Clive and Noel Burgbacher Jordan may be facing the ultimate fight of their lifetimes. They and other water well owners in Arizona's Verde Valley have been accused by SRP of illegally pumping subflow.
  
  
• Shifting Away from Bottled Water
  October 11, 2007 - Bottled water has come under attack by environmentalists and others who portray it as a source of pollution and corporate greed.
  
  
• Software to Better Handle Storm Runoff
  August 29, 2007 - About half of water pollution problems stem from storm runoff containing toxins likemotor oil and pesticides, A new software will help with storm water Best Mangement Practices.
  
  
• Submerged Safety - Tips for Escaping a Sinking Car
  August 2, 2007 - How do you survive if you are driving over a bridge that collapses? Do you open a door for escaping a sinking car ? This video shows you how to survive your submerged vehicle.
  
  
• Submit a Press Release
  Submit a press release or story and your article or press release (and associated link) will remain on the site indefinitely. The backlink you receive will boost your site's popularity. It's free.
  
  
• Supreme Court Follows Prior Opinions on Question of Standing
  July 25, 2007 - In a case against Nestle, the Michigan supreme court reaffirmed prior rulings that plaintiffs do not having standing where environmental harm cannot be demonstrated.
  
  
• Thirsty Crops May Soon Issue High Tech Calls for Help
  June 15, 2007 - Can a plant say it's thirsty? A tiny sensor being developed by the Univ. of Colorado for corn and potato crops will send wireless instructions from plants to the irrigation system.
  
  
• US Battles Epic Drought
  October 27, 2007 - Severe drought conditions are not unique to fire stricken California. The entire country is facing "epic" drought issues. In the southeast, Georgia is hardest hit.
  
  
• US Kills Birds It is Trying to Protect
  July 11, 2007 - One branch of the government is spending $45 million to save federally protected birds on the Missouri ... while another is killing them.
  
  
• Waste Water Treatment Plant Spills 100000 Gallons of Sewage into South Platte
  July 12, 2007 - About 100,000 gallons of raw sewage leaked into the South Platte River from a waste water treatment plant in the Dener area. No public health warning was issued but was no danger.
  
  
• Water Calculators
  It's easy to find complicated formulas online, but if you hate math or just don't have the time, use our handy online water calculators to figure out flow or volume. They're fast, free and easy.
  
  
• Water News - Videos and Feeds
  From Reuters, various televisions stations and other media outlets, Western-Water has permission to publish water news stories of interest. Some of these articles are in video format.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Assured Water Supply
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Assured Water Supply Issues: Land exchanges, emergency wells and purchases of agricultural water are some measures by cities to assure their water supplies.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Beneficial Use and Appropriations
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Beneficial Use; Appropriations: The "use it or lose it" doctrine, underground storage, traditional reservoir storage and other stories from the early 2000s.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Colorado River Issues
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Colorado River Issues: Drought and population contribute to a looming water crisis; western states enter Colorado River Accord; more.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Drought
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Drought: Stories about drought conditions, relief and planning; side effects of the drought such as bark beetle damage.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Endangered Species - Environmental Issues - Conservation
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Environmental Issues, Endangered Species, Conservation: Archived news from the early 2000s about grazing, mining, pollution, endangered/threatened fish etc.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Groundwater - Surface Water Concepts
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Groundwater - Surface Water Issues: The relationship of groundwater to surface water supply is debated throughout the west; irrigation wells often blamed.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Health Issues; Water Borne Diseases and Viruses
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Health Issues; Water Borne Diseases and Viruses: West Nile scare was the big story during 2004 and earlier years.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Historical Interest Stories
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Historical Interest Stories: Archives about John Wesley Powell, California dam disasters.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Innovations, Research and Developing Science
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Innovations, Research, Developments: Fake turf, tapping ancient lakes and using manure for fuel are just a few new developments reported in 2004 and earlier.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Instate, Interstate and International Transfers
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Transfers: Stories about Gila River water transfers, Mexico water transfer issues, California water transfers and related archives.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Irrigation, Farming and Rural Issues
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Irrigation, Rural Issues: Farmers lose irrigation rights to salmon, rural Nevada fights city pipelines and wells, Colorado farmers sell historic water rights.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Law and Litigation
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Law, Litigation: Archives re: preferential rights, mining victories, Clean Water Act, nuclear waste, Arizona water adjudications, more.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Municipal Water Issues
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Municipal Water Issues: News archives on population growth, water rates, metering and so forth.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Native American Water Rights and Tribal Issues
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Native American Water Rights; Tribal Issues: Navajo rights to the Colorado River, Zuni Salt Lake, Western Shoshone distribution bill, uranium mining, etc.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Oddities and Entertainment
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Oddities and Entertainment: Water issues can be "dry," so to speak, so here are some water news stories from the lighter side.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Ownership and Cost of Using Water
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Ownership of Water; Cost of Water Use: Archives explore ranchers' rights to private water ownership, ownership of waste water, water broker wars.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Politics - Administrative Issues
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Politics; Administrative Issues: Archives include stories about Karl Rove, the CAP, drought aid, the EPA, federal appointments, more.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Public Lands and Watersheds
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Public Lands; Watersheds: The Healthy Forest Initiative, stewardship programs, methane extraction and other issues affecting public lands and watersheds.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Public Works and Utilities
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Public Works and Utilities: Utility regulations and suits, failing infrastructure of public works and other archived news stories from 2004 and earlier.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Social Issues, Lifestyles, Economy, Terrorism
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Social Issues, Lifestyles, Economy, Terrorism: Drought, climate change and security issues force regulators rethink policies and to look at expensive options.
  
  
• Water News Archives - Water Quality, Decontamination, Pollutants
  Archived Headlines (2004 and earlier) | Water Quality, Decontamination, Pollution: Articles about perchlorate contamination from rocket fuel, groundwater remediation, arsenic, etc.
  
  
• Water News Blog and Press Releases
  Water news updated by RSS feeds daily; submit your press releases, events and comments. This blog is free and strictly moderated.
  
  
• Water Pollution and Remediation
  News clips and videos spotlight water pollution issues and remediation techniques.
  
  
• Water Rights and Water Issues in the Western States
  Western-Water.com | Practical tools, water rights information and informative news about water issues in the Western United States.
  
  
• Water Rights and Wrongs
  August 1, 2007 - In water rights and wrongs, discover some basic watering tips so that your garden and plants are healthy and you save on your water bill
  
  
• Water Rights, Settlements and Legal Developments
  Video news feeds and article clips concerning water rights, water settlements and legal developments.
  
  
• Water Trucks for Natural Gas Industry Can Explode
  August 2, 2007 - Water trucks used by natural gas drillers in Colorado can explode. Some feel that these increasingly-popular vehicles are a danger because they carry produced water that can explode.
  
  
• Western-Water Online Auction
  Sell or lease water rights, auction off those spare fittings that have cluttering your garage, or post just about anything else you want to try to sell.