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California Drought Cuts Farm Water Allocation to Zero for Second Consecutive Year
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The Central Valley prepares for an unprecedented shortage.
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Report: Farming and Urban Growth Are Polluting U.S. Aquifers
One-fifth of U.S. groundwater wells had at least one contaminant above federal standards for human health, according to new USGS study.
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Des Moines Initiates Clean Water Act Lawsuit to Stem Farm Pollution
Iowa’s largest city will sue three upstream counties to reduce nitrate contamination.
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U.S. Farm Irrigation Becomes More Efficient, Moves East
Federal data show that U.S. farms use less water and are investing…
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Delays in Drought Response Push East Africa Toward Another Food Crisis
Despite early-warning systems, the world lacks urgency in heading off slow-moving disasters.
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Earth’s Major Aquifers Are in Trouble
Groundwater reserves are falling, but little is known about how much water is left.
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Hawaii River Restorations Reflect National Desire to Protect Water for Public Benefit
Using public trust doctrine, communities restore streams diverted…
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Big Data Requires Strong Relationships to Improve Farming
To influence water and food systems, the data revolution needs…
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Ogallala Groundwater Study Will Set Stage for Colorado Water Conservation Debate
Farmers want to know the economic and social ramifications of…
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Toledo Issues Emergency ‘Do Not Drink Water’ Warning to Residents
Algae toxins poison Lake Erie; 400,000 people without water.
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U.S. Irrigation Pushed Eastward By Drought and Financial Risks
Irrigated agriculture’s march into Midwest and South could increase competition for water.
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Drought to Cost California Agriculture $2.2 Billion and 17,000 Jobs, But Groundwater Is a Lifeline
Record reductions in river flows will be offset by pumping more water from aquifers.