Great Lakes & Other
Water Issues - Archived Articles
April 2010 - January 2010
April 2010
Residents
Accuse DuPage of Shenanigans with Water Map
Chicago Tribune – April 28, 2010
Keep
the Carp Cornered
Editorial, Detroit Free Press – April 27, 2010
Tosa
Worries About Waukesha Water Plan
Milwaukee Magazine online – April 27, 2010
Water
Levels Slightly Down, OK for Marinas
Grand Haven Tribune – April 27, 2010
Wisconsin
DNR Water-Diversion Head Leaving Agency
Wisconsin State Journal – April 27, 2010
Big
Fish Prompt Big Fight over Great Lakes Water Rights
CNN.com – April 26, 2010
Supreme
Court Rejects Carp Case
The Michigan Messenger – April 26, 2010
Another
Waukesha Neighbor Worries about Water-Well Plans
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – April 23, 2010
Milwaukee
County Plans to Control Lake Water
The Business Journal of Milwaukee – April 23, 2010
Tougher
Water-Use Rules Eyed in Ontario
The London Free Press (Ontario) – April 23, 2010
5
Suburbs Create Water Agency
Chicago Tribune – April 23, 2010
Supreme
Court to Consider Revisiting 1922 Great Lakes Water Diversion Case
The New York Times – April 22, 2010
County
Board Rejects Waukesha’s Water Plan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – April 22, 2010
Low
Water Keeps Boats in Dock
The Globe and Mail (Canada) – April 22, 2010
The
Planet Is Getting Thirsty
The Toronto Star – April 21, 2010
Milwaukee
Reminds New Waukesha Mayor of Water Deal’s Terms
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – April 21, 2010
Pickens
Wants TX Agency to Nix Water Plan
Associated Press – April 21, 2010
Waukesha,
Once Swimming in Water, Now Struggles
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – April 21, 2010
Lake
Levels Expected to Be Down as Much as 10 Inches
Detroit Free Press – April 20, 2010
India
Water Crisis Laid Bare by Clash of Cola Giants
AFP – April 20, 2010
Town
of Waukesha May Put Conditions of City Well Site
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – April 19, 2010
UK
Water Use ‘Worsening Global Crisis’
BBC.com – April 19, 2010
El
Nino Brings Welcome Relief from Area’s Water Crisis
The Tampa Tribune (FL) – April 19, 2010
Utility
Board Wants Options Beyond Raising Water Rates
The Tampa Tribune (FL) – April 19, 2010
Oakland
County Board Opposes Water Protection Bill
The Michigan Messenger – April 16, 2010
Lake
Michigan Will Soon Flow to 500 More Homes
Chicago Tribune – April 16, 2010
Despite
Budget Woes, University Still Has Money for Bottled Water
The New York Times – April 16, 2010
Arab-Israeli
Water Feuds Get Worse
United Press International – April 16, 2010
Feds
to Deliver More Water to California Farms
San Jose Mercury News – April 15, 2010
Resolution
Calls for Separation of Mississippi River and Great Lakes Basin
AnnArbor.com – April 15, 2010
New
Berlin Fails to Fully Report Use of Lake Michigan Water
Blog, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – April 14, 2010
L.A.
Water Use Drops to 31-Year Low
The Los Angeles Times – April 14, 2010
The
Price for Building in Bolinas, CA: A $300,000 Water Meter
The New York Times – April 14, 2010
Egypt
Says Nile Sharing Meeting Fails
Associated Press – April 14, 2010
Milwaukee
County Opposes Waukesha’s Proposed Plan to Return Lake Michigan
Water
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – April 13, 2010
Wettest
Season in Years Fills California Reservoirs. But is Drought Over?
San Jose Mercury News – April 13, 2010
Klamath
Drought Threatens Ag Research
San Jose Mercury News – April 13, 2010
Close
the Great Lakes!
Commentary, GapersBlock.com (IL) – April 12, 2010
American
Industry’s Thirst for Water: First Study of Its Kind in 30 Years
Press Release, ScienceDaily.org – April 12, 2010
Low
Water Year Sparks Question: To Spill or Not to Spill?
Oregon Public Broadcasting – April 12, 2010
Bottled
Water War in Oregon
FOX News.com – April 12, 2010
Water
and the Public Trust
Commentary, Detroit Free Press – April 12, 2010
Lake
Huron Level Likely to Drop This Summer
Port Huron Times Herald (MI) – April 12, 2010
Digging
Deep: Helping Determine Groundwater Levels
The Racine Journal Times (WI) – April 11, 2010
Conservation
Group: Close Locks
The Detroit News – April 10, 2010
Wisconsin
Town Asks to Buy Water from Lake Michigan
The Michigan Messenger – April 9, 2010
Senator
Sparks Talks over St. Lawrence Levels
The Kingston Whi-Standard (Ontario) – April 9, 2010
Waukesha
Says ‘Yes’ to Lake Michigan Water
KUWM, Milwaukee Public Radio – April 9, 2010
Weishan
Criticizes Waukesha’s Water Plan
Blog, Milwaukee Small Business Times – April 9, 2010
Saudi
Arabia’s Big Bet on the Sun
CBS News.com – April 9, 2010
Waukesha
Council Agrees to Seek Lake Michigan Water
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – April 8, 2010
Oilsands
Water Project Raises Fears for River
The Calgary Herald – April 8, 2010
Water
Diversion Debate Continues, Waukesha Council to Vote Tonight
KUWM, Milwaukee Public Radio – April 8, 2010
Waukesha
Water Plan Critics Push for Pipeline
Blog, The Daily Reporter (WI) – April 8, 2010
Price
Tag of Closing Locks to Asian Carp $4.7 Billion, New Study Says
Chicago Tribune – April 7, 2010
Summer
Water Supply Depends on Location
Seattle Post Intelligencer – April 7, 2010
The
Complications of Measuring Water Use
Blog, The New York Times.com – April 7, 2010
Out
of a Dying Sea, Small Victories Begin to Surface
AOL News.com – April 7, 2010
Non-Profit
Group Will Prod Companies to Report Their Water Use
The New York Times – April 7, 2010
Waukesha
Elects New Mayor
KUWM, Milwaukee Public Radio – April 7, 2010
Water
Key to Region’s Future
Commentary, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – April 6, 2010
Do
You Know Your Water Footprint?
Commentary, The Holland Sentinel (MI) – April 6, 2010
Desal
Future Uncertain as Residents Use Less Water
The Marin Independent Journal (CA) – April 6, 2010
Threat
of Water Wars
Editorial, The Nation (Pakistan) – April 6, 2010
Waukesha
Council to Decide on Application for Lake Water
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – April 6, 2010
Low
Waters Bring Worries
Watertown Daily Times (NY) – April 6, 2010
Water-Use
Restrictions Remain Despite Rain
These Days, KPBS-Radio (CA) – April 5, 2010
Spring
Harvest of Debt for Parched Farms in Southern China
The New York Times – April 5, 2010
Mekong
Leaders Agree to Improve Cooperation on River
Voice of America – April 5, 2010
Could
Melting Glaciers Force Indo-Pak Water Cooperation?
Blog, The Wall Street Journal.com – April 5, 2010
Water
Bills Go Up in down Economy as Usage Drops
The Associated Press – April 4, 2010
Waukesha
Businesses Wait for Water Answers
The Daily Reporter (WI) – April 2, 2010
Judge
Tosses Water-Rights case That Gave Feedlots Unlimited Access
The Seattle Times – April 2, 2010
Many
Places in Calif. – Not Sacramento – Can Expect Below Average
Water Deliveries
The Sacramento Bee – April 2, 2010
Former
Drain Commissioner Says Genesee Can’t Afford New Pipeline
The Flint Journal (MI) – April 2, 2010
Georgia:
Water Wars Decsion ‘Devastating’
Atlanta Journal Constitution – April 2, 2010
Salmon
Fishermen Swin Against Political Tide in Calif. Water War
The New York Times – April 2, 2010
Calif.
Water Supply Drops Despite Robust Sierra Snowpack
CBS 5 – TV (CA) – April 2, 2010
That
Tortilla Costs More Than You Think – Study Maps Water Costs
Science NOW – April 2, 2010
Homer
Glen OK’s Water Agency to Take Back Lake Michigan Pipeline
The Southtown Star (IL) – April 1, 2010
Project
Aims to Save Rainwater, Resources
Port Huron Times Herald (MI) - April 1, 2010
Nelson,
Scrima Face Off for Mayor of Waukesha, Water Hot Topic
Milwaukee Public Radio – April 1, 2010
NASA
Radar Developed for Mars Could Find Water Deep beneath Earth’s
Deserts
Popular Science magazine – April 1, 2010
Georgia
Appeals Water Ruling to Federal Panel
The Miami Herald (FL) – April 1, 2010
Judge:
Pumping Limits Needed to Protect Calif. Fish, Denies Latest Farmer
Appeal
Business Week – April 1, 2010
Water:
Our Thirsty World
National Geographic magazine – April, 2010
March 2010
Area
Water Levels Down
The Chatham Daily News (Ontario) – March 31, 2010
Low
Water Levels Could Mean Trouble for Boaters
WHAM 13.com (NY) – March 31, 2010
India
and Pakistan Feud over Indus Waters
Wall Street Journal – March 31, 2010
China
Denies It’s Behind Dropping Mekong River
The Canadian Press – March 31, 2010
Sudden
Drop in Lake St. Clair Water Level Amazes Residents
The Windsor Star (Ontario) – March 31, 2010
International
Panel Wants Comments on Its Hands-Off Plan on St. Clair/Great Lakes
Levels
The Bay City Times (MI) – March 30, 2010
Our
Water Disconnect
The National Post (Canada) – March 30, 2010
Ontario
Gives OK to $4.9 Million Water Deal
Redlands Daily Facts (Ontario) – March 30, 2010
No
Major Breakthrough in Indonesia-Pakistan Water Talks
The Daily Times (Pakistan) – March 30, 2010
India
and Pakistan: A Personal View of the Water Wars
Reuters – March 30, 2010
Interest
High on Low Great Lakes Water Levels
Editorial, The Green Bay Press Gazette – March 30, 2010
Water
May Be Future’s Key
The Kenosha News (WI) – March 29, 2010
A
Somber Recognition of the World’s Water Needs
Commentary, The Olympian (WA) – March 29, 2010
The
Force of Water, the Power of Words: New Play Tackles Drought
The New York Times – March 29, 2010
Don’t
Throw Out the Baby with the Lake Water
Commentary, Chicago Daily Herald – March 28, 2010
Water
Conservation Bills Flowing at State Capitol
The Denver Post – March 28, 2010
Waukesha
Water Source Could Depend on Mayor’s Race
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – March 28, 2010
IJC
Hasn’t Rejected Water Controls in St. Clair River
The Sarnia Observer (Ontario) – March 27, 2010
Government
Should Fight Climate Change to Protect Canadian Water: Expert
The Canadian Press – March 26, 2010
Transcript: Canadian
Minister of Environment Address at McGill University
Press Release: Envirnment Canada – March 26, 2010
Tension
Boiling Between Village, Water Company
The Homer Horizon (IL) – March 26, 2010
For
World Water Week UNICEF ‘Taps’ a Unique Idea
USA Today – March 26, 2010
South
Denver Utilities Look to Wyoming for Water
The Durango Herald (CO) – March 26, 2010
Activists
Urge Washington State to Stop Buying Bottled Water
KUOW – Radio (WA) – March 25, 2010
Georgia
Tries New Tack to Sway Support in Tri-State Water Wars
Atlanta Journal Constitution – March 25, 2010
Public
Asked to Weigh In on Lakes Study
The Toledo Blade – March 25, 2010
Water
Rights Bill Draws Criticism
Traverse City Record-Eagle (MI) – March 24, 2010
Property
Rights Fears Dominate Coverage of Public Water Trust Bill
The Michigan Messenger – March 24, 2010
The
Battle over Bottled Water: Dueling Videos Go Viral
New York Times.com – March 24, 2010
Action
Urged on Falling Lake Levels
United Press International – March 23, 2010
Pipeline
Proposal Faces Wauwatosa Skeptics
The Daily Reporter (WI) – March 23, 2010
Waukesha
Mayoral Candidates Spar on Water, Other Issues
Miwaukee Journal Sentinel – March 23, 2010
Coca-Cola
Expands Partnership with USAID
Atlanta Journal Constitution – March 23, 2010
Design
Crimes: World’s Most Expensive Bottled Water
Fast Company – March 23, 2010
Most
at Hearing Support Structure to Slow St. Lawrence Outflow
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – March 23, 2010
Study:
River is Affecting Lake Levels
Fox 11-TV (WI) – March 23, 2010
Michigan
Denied New Request to Close Chicago Locks
Reuters – March 22, 2010
Supreme
Court Denies Asian Carp Injunction Request
The Christian Science Monitor – March 22, 2010
Ken
Salazar: Water a ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ for California
The Los Angeles Times – March 22, 2010
World
Water Day: The Story of Bottled Water
Los Angeles Times.com – March 22, 2010
Battle
Forms over Water Pipeline
The Billings Gazette (MT) – March 22, 2010
Muskegon
One of Host Sites for IJC Meeting on Water Levels
Muskegon Chronicle (MI) – March 21, 2010
Science
Justifies California Water-Limit Report
Reuters – March 19, 2010
Lake
Level Meeting Monday from Georgian Bay Residents
Owen Sound Sun-Times (Ontario) – March 19, 2010
Conservation
Counts on World Water Day and Every Day
Commentary, The Huffington Post – March 19, 2010
Ontario
Entrepreneur Plans US Power Play with Hydro
The Toronto Star – March 19, 2010
National
Academies Deliver Mixed Messages on California Delta Dilemma
The New York Times – March 19, 2010
Scientist
Panel Says California Water Limits Justified
BusinessWeek.com – March 19, 2010
Water
Transfer Plan During Drought Illegal, Judge Rules
The Stockton Record (CA) – March 19, 2010
Waukesha
Commisssion Urges Council to Push for Great Lakes Water
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – March 19, 2010
Support
for Regional Water Planning Group Growing
Aurora Beacon-News (IL) – March 18, 2010
Santa
Cruz Water Chief Defends Plan for Desal Plant
San Jose Mercury News – March 18, 2010
Water
Pressure: Ontario Food Growers Respond to Pressure to Cut Use
Exchange magazine (Ontario) – March 18, 2010
Extortion
among Neighbors: Waukesha’s Water Fight
Commentary, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – March 17, 2010
Author:
Great Lakes Still Under Environmental Pressures
The Holland Sentinel (MI) – March 17, 2010
Calif.
Farmers Hail Increased Water Allowance
San Francisco Chronicle – March 17, 2010
US
Opens Spigot for California Farms
Wall Street Journal – March 17, 2010
Oregon
Gov. Declares Drought Emergency in Klamath County
The Oregonian – March 17, 2010
Meeting
Focuses on Huron Water Levels
Orillia Packet & Times (Ontario) – March 17, 2010
Supreme
Court to Reconsider Wading into Carp Fight
The New York Times – March 17, 2010
Election
Will Be Turning Point for Water in Waukesha
Commentary, BizTimes.com – March 16, 2010
Brewing
Up Ways to Make Your Beer Greener
The Globe and Mail – March 16, 2010
China
Drought Leaves Millions Without Water
AFP – March 16, 2010
Wisconsin
Bill to Conserve, Limit Water Use Draws Some Critics
KUWS Radio – March 16, 2010
Will
Water Stewardship Act Solve Georgia’s Water Problem?
Commentary, Atlanta Journal Constitution – March 16, 2010
World’s
Largest Brewer Cuts Water Use, Braces for Future Risk
The New York Times.com – March 15, 2010
Anheuser-Busch
Plans to Cut Water Use 20%
St. Louis Post-Dispatch – March 15, 2010
Year-Round
Water Conservation Begins in South Florida
CBS4-TV (FL) – March 15, 2010
Groundwater
Debate Takes Parties below the Surface
The Lakeland Times (WI) – March 15, 2010
Wauwatosa
Schedules Meeting on Waukesha’s Lake Michigan Plan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – March 15, 2010
Deceptive
Arguments Are Being Made in California Water Wars
Commentary, The Los Angeles Times – March 14, 2010
Low
Water Level Fears Surface
The Barrie Examiner (Ontario) – March 14, 2010
Drunk
on Water
Commentary, The Los Angeles Times – March 13, 2010
Lining
the Tunnel: Hydro Expansion Continues for Niagara Falls
The Niagara Falls Review (Ontario) – March 13, 2010
Water
Fees Viewed as Economic Spark
The Business Journal of Milwaukee – March 12, 2010
That
Lake? It Might Look Like an Infinite Supply But It’s Not
Medill Reports, Northwestern University – March 11, 2010
Massive
Water Crisis Looming, Says Speaker
Cornwall Standard-Freeholder (Ontario) – March 11, 2010
Discussion
Flows Prior to Waukesha’s Decision on Great Lakes Deal
Living Lake Country.com – March 10, 2010
IJC
is Limiting Debate on Water Levels
Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – March 10, 2010
Fight
over Mighigan’s Groundwater
WZZM – TV (MI) – March 10, 2010
Tap
Water is Clean and Green
Thunder Bay Chorinicle-Journal (Ontario) – March 10, 2010
Genesee
County Commission Chairman Says Water Pipleine Gone Too Far to Stop
The Flint Journal – March 10, 2010
Lake
Winnebago Technically Illegal for Water Souce, Officials Not Worried
The Appleton Post-Crescent (WI) – March 10, 2010
Counties
Move Closer to Establishing Water Pipeline Authority
ABC12.com (MI) – March 10, 2010
Judge
Rejects Reclamation on North Dakota Water Pipeline
New York Times – March 9, 2010
Proposed
Groundwater Protection Bill Won’t Require Changes Thanks to Lakes
Compact
Kenosha News (WI) – March 9, 2010
Obama
Administration Cutting Fishermen out of Water Debate
Commentary, The Washington Examiner – March 9, 2010
Facing
Canada’s Water Woes
The Financil Post – March 9, 2010
Marquette,
UWM Launch Joint Program for Water Industry
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – March 9, 2010
Bill
Turns Rainwater into Toilet Water
Medhill Reports, Northwestern University – March 9, 2010
Waukesha
Residents Express Wariness over Lake Water Plan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – March 8, 2010
Water
Opportunities Act Must Set Target for Ontario Water Use
Press Release, Marketwire.com – March 8, 2010
Canada’s
Escalating Water Crisis
Commentary, CBC.ca – March 8, 2010
Vineyard
Breakthrough Wins Water Start-Up Award
Reuters – March 8, 2010
Lake
Level Hearing Locations Slammed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – March 6, 2010
Hearing
Set on Analysis of Milwaukee Water Supply Plan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – March 5, 2010
Lake
Huron Water Pipeline Idea Inches Forward
WNEM – TV (MI) – March 5, 2010
Carp
Solution Could Provide Financial Benefits
The New York Times – March 5, 2010
Restoring
the Great Lakes
Editorial, The Toledo Blade – March 5, 2010
Beer
Manufacturers Trying to Conserve Water
Medill Reports, Northwestern University – March 4, 2010
Lake
Levels Remain Below Long-Term Average
The Sault Star (Ontario) – March 4, 2010
Experts:
Drought Will Continue in Parts of Wisconsin
Wausau Daily Herald (WI) – March 4, 2010
Author,
Environmentalist to Talk about Great Lakes
The Holland Sentinel (MI) – March 4, 2010
Water
Supply: So Far, Snow Good
San Francisco Chronicle – March 4, 2010
Farm
Water Success Stories
Commentary, San Francisco Chronicle – March 4, 2010
Oregon
Gov. Seeks Aid for Farmers Ahead of Water Deal
San Jose Mercury News – March 4, 2010
Feds
Plan $10 Million in Aid for Thirsty Farms
The Modesto Bee (CA) – March 4, 2010
Drought
Drops Mekong River to 2-Decade Low
Associated Press – March 3, 2010
Waukesha
Might Send Lake Water Beyond Its Boundaries
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – March 3, 2010
Cheboygan
County Drops Challenge to Genesee Pipeline Plan
Port Huron Times Herald (MI) – March 3, 2010
Northwest
Warm Weather Downside: Drought Worries
The Seattle Times – March 2, 2010
Special Report:
The Klamath Agreements
KDRV-TV (OR) – March 2, 2010
House
Panel Passes Bill That May Help in Water War
Atlanta Journal Constitution – March 2, 2010
Six
Water Companies in Utah Not Compliant with Conservation Act
Salt Lake Tribune – March 2, 2010
Lawsuit
May be Dropped over Homeowners Who Pulled out Lawn to Save Water
Los Angeles Times – March 2, 2010
Water
Bottles Tap into Ecofriendly Trend
Chicago Tribune – March 2, 2010
Asian
Carp Fight May Close Chicago River
Chicago Tribune – March 1, 2010
Genesee
County Drain Commissioner to Make Case for Pipeline
The Flint Journal – March 1, 2010
New
Berlin Settles Drinking Water Lawsuit
Fond du Lac Reporter (WI) – March 1, 2010
A
Truce in the Water Wars
Editorial, San Francisco Chronicle – March 1, 2010
February 2010
Action
Plan: Federal Commitment to Restore Great Lakes a Big Plus for Region
Editorial, The Syracuse Post-Standard (NY) – February 28, 2010
Lawsuit
Could Define Water Rights
Greenboro News-Record (NC) – February 28, 2010
Water
Bills Rising in Waukesha
Pierce County Herald (WI) – February 27, 2010
Shell
Drops Bid for Yampa River Water
The Denver Post – February 24, 2010
Strategic
Plan, Push for Lake Mich. Water, May Solve Villages “Identity
Crisis”
Lake County News-Sun (IL) – February 23, 2010
Adapt
Now to Climate Change, Panel Warns
The Toronto Star – February 23, 2010
Rebuttal:
Federal Policy Will Better Protect Lakes
Commentary, The Detroit News – February 23, 2010
Group
Says Paying More for Water Won’t Reduce Use
CBC News.ca – February 22, 2010
Expert
Warns of Pending Environmental Crisis, Water Shortages
The Minnesota Daily – February 22, 2010
Lockport
Holding Water Rate Meeting, Will Float Idea of Lake Michigan Water
The Herald-News (IL) – February 22, 2010
The
Great Lakes Are a Vital, Irreplaceable Resource
The Vindicator (OH) – February 22, 2010
More
Water Problems Bubbling in Nebraska Legislature
BusinessWeek – February 22, 2010
Economy,
Conserving May Lead to Higher Water Rates
Tampa Tribune (FL) – February 22, 2010
Waukesha
Schedules Open House on Lake Michigan Water Plan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – February 21, 2010
Indiana
Jumps into Carp Fight
Chicago Tribune – February 19, 2010
EPA
Hears from Utilities, Ranchers and Farmers over Water Rules
Miami Herald – February 19, 2010
Projection
Shows Midwest Water Woes Likely Based on Warmer Temperatures
Press Release, Science Daily.com – February 19, 2010
Proposal
to Pay “Full Monthly Cost” Would Add $50 to Ontario Water
Bills
The Toronto Star – February 19, 2010
Governors
Hail Klamath Pact, But Not All Agree
Redding Record-Searchlight (CA) – February 19, 2010
Democrats
vs. Democrat in California Water War
Reuters – February 19, 2010
Texas
Free of Drought for First Time Since 2007
The Houston Chronicle – February 18, 2010
Lawmakers
Ask Feinstein to Withdraw Calif. Water Proposal
San Jose Mercury News – February 18, 2010
Oregon,
California Sign Deal Aimed at Ending Klamath Water Wars
The Oregonian – February 18, 2010
Venezuela
to Fine “Excessive” Water Consumption
BusinessWeek.com – February 18, 2010
Scrima,
Nelson Advance in Waukesha Mayoral Primary, Implications for
Lake Michigan Water
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – February 17, 2010
Asian
Carp Battle – Chicago vs. Michigan
Michigan Public Radio – February 17, 2010
Peace
in Calif. Water Wars Is a Way Off
Commentary, Visalia Times-Delta (CA) – February 16, 2010
Army
Corps Releases Report on Wyo. – Colo. Pipeline
KJCT 8-TV (WY) – February 16, 2010
India’s
Dwindling Water Spells Opportunity for Purification Firms
LiveMint.com – February 16, 2010
Asian
Carp Threat Stirs Rethink of Century-Old Feat
Wall Street Journal – February 16, 2010
Community
Considers Two Reservoirs
Detroit Free Press – February 15, 2010
Federal
Carp Control Strategy is Widely Criticized
The Michigan Messenger – February 15, 2010
Feinstein’s
Fishy Water Deal
Editorial, San Francisco Chronicle – February 15, 2010
Valley
Water is Held Hostage
Commentary, The Merced Sun-Star (CA) – February 15, 2010
Tampa
Bay Water Stands to Get $31 Million for Desal Plant Success
Tampa Bay Times (FL) – February 15, 2010
Drought
in Hawaii Keeps Water Haulers Busy
Associated Press – February 15, 2010
Testing
for Genesee County Water Pipeline in Lake Huron is Approved
ABC 12 – TV (MI) – February 13, 2010
Asian
Carp Roundtable Discussion
Wisconsin EYE – TV – February 12, 2010
Despite
Rain, Calif. Still Fighting over Water
Reuters – February 12, 2010
Texas
Planning Group Adopts Water Plan, Cities Unhappy No Reservoirs Included
The Daily Tribune (TX) – February 12, 2010
Feinstein
Steps into California’s Farmers Vs. Fish Fight
The New York Times – February 12, 2010
Sacramento
Delta Water Wars Heating Up
Oregon Public Broadcasting – February 12, 2010
Silicon
Valley Reservoirs to Remain Below Capacity
San Jose Mercury News – February 12, 2010
Deal
Struck in Phoenix-Area Water Dispute
The Arizona Republic – February 12, 2010
University
of Portland Makes Statement, Halts Bottled Water Sales
The Oregonian – February 12, 2010
Illinois
Lawmakers Upset over Call to Close Locks
Chicago Tribune – February 11, 2010
State
Attorney General Tells Crowd Chicago Locks Must Be Shut
The Muskegon Chronicle (MI) – February 11, 2010
Feds
Pass on Surest Solution to Asian Carp Threat
AP Article, Washington Post – February 11, 2010
In
About-Face, Judge Uphold Calif. Water Limits
The New York Times – February 11, 2010
Companies
Vague on Water-Scarcity Risk, Investors Say
BusinessWeek.com – February 11, 2010
Major
Water Agreement Expected to Be Signed Today
The Prescott News (AZ) – February 11, 2010
Tampa
Council to Revisit Public Use of Wastewater
The Tampa Tribune (FL) – February 10, 2010
Invasion
of the Fish Snatchers – Giant Carp Are Coming
The Sound of Ideas, WCPN Radio (OH) – February 10, 2010
Experts
Call for Closure of Locks to Thwart Carp
The Detroit News – Feburary 9, 2010
Too
Little, Very Late
Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – February 9, 2010
Privatizing
Water Has Pros and Cons
The Carbondae Sothern (IL) – February 9, 2010
To
Bottled Water War: The War on Tap Water
Blog, San Francisco Chronicle – February 9, 2010
Feds
Reduce Calif. Water Pumping to Protect Fish
San Jose Mercury News – February 9, 2010
East
Mojave Groundwater Basin May Hold More Than Lake Mead, Geologists Say
The Press-Enterprise (CA) - February 9, 2010
Public
Can Comment on Waukesha Water Plan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - February 8, 2010
U.S.
Unveils Plan to Keep Asian Carp Out of Gret Lakes
Wall Street Journal - February 8, 2010
Water:
The Key to Western New York's Past and Future
Commentary, The Niagara Gazette (NY) - February 8, 2010
New
York Calls for Better Water Levels Management
North Country Public Radio (NY) - February 8, 2010
Company's
Study Says Enough Water in Their Desert to Supply 400,000
BusinessWeek.com - February 8, 2010
Don't
Use Great Lakes Water As a No-Growth Tool
Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - February 6, 2010
Shootout
at the Water District Corral Was Inevitable
Commentary, Desert Valley Times (AZ) – February 5, 2010
Michigan
Study Disputes Economic Effect of Closing Chicago Locks
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – February 4, 2010
Michigan
Renews Push to Close Chicago Ship Locks
The Washington Post – February 4, 2010
Gov.
Perdue Calls Georgians to a “Culture of Water Conservation”
Southern Political Report (GA) – February 4, 2010
Lack
of Snow Could Cause Low Lake Levels
The Detroit News – February 4, 2010
Pipeline
Plans Give Genesee County and Partners Leverage in Detroit Water War
Commentary, The Flint Journal (MI) – February 4, 2010
Oilsands
Reject Halt to River Water Use
Calgary Herald (Alberta) – February 4, 2010
Georgia
Democrat Pushes Water Conservation Bill
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA) – February 4, 2010
Football
First, Water Last
Commentary, San Diego Reader (CA) – February 3, 2010
Conservation
Needed to Prevent Drain on Water Reserves
Chicago Tribune – February 3, 2010
It
Falls from the Sky
Blog, Urbnophile.com – February 2, 2010
Details
Emerge about Cargill Water Transfer Plan
San Jose Mercury News – February 2, 2010
Judge
Tosses San Antonio Lawsuit Against LCRA
Houston Chronicle – February 2, 2010
The
War on Lawns
Radio Netherlands – February 2, 2010
Lake
Zurich Hopes to Tap Lake Michigan
Lake Zurich Courier (IL) – February 2, 2010
Waukesha
Ties Water Deal to Developments
Blog, The Daily Reporter (WI) – February 1, 2010
Locals
Offered 6 Options for Red River Flood Diversion
Minnesota Public Radio – February 1, 2010
Interior
Secretary Salazar Proposes Water Study Funding
WUNC – Radio (CO) – February 1, 2010
Los
Angeles Might Require Rainwater Capture
The Los Angeles Times – February 1, 2010
Report:
Wyoming Water Vulnerable to Climate Change
BusinessWeek – February 1, 2010
January 2010
Reduced
Water Use Subdues Protest Against Rate Hike
Commentary, The Oakland Daily Tribune (MI) – January 31, 2010
Addressing
Water Conservation and Real Estate
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – January 29, 2010
State
to Help Waukesha Study Impact of Water Diversion
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – January 29, 2010
Waukesha
Runs Out of Cheap Water Options
The Daily Reporter (WI) – January 29, 2010
Addressing
Water Conservation and Real Estate
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – January 29, 2010
Lake
Superior Expected to Drop Next Month
SooToday.com – January 29, 2010
Proposed
Pipeline to Lake Huron Has Important New Booster
The Flint Journal (MI) – January 29, 2010
Whose
Water Is It, or Will It Be?
Commentary, Traverse City Record-Eagle (MI) – January 29, 2010
Nevada
Supreme Court Tosses Authority’s Claims to Water
Press Release, Court House News Service (NV) – January 29, 2010
Ruling
May Sink Snake Valley Water Deal
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT) – January 29, 2010
Grape
Growing, Fish Protection Clash in California
The Canadian Press – January 29, 2010
Colorado
Enviros Pushing Water Conservation
Summit Daily News (CO) – January 29, 2010
Holdup
on Delta Water Rules Sought
The Fresno Bee (CA) – January 29, 2010
Share
the Water Across the South
Editorial, Missisippi Press-Register – January 29, 2010
Waukesha
Wastewater Would Not Degrade Underwood Creek, Study Finds
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – January 28, 2010
Coca-Cola
CEO Urges Action on Water Shortages
Atlanta Journal Constitution – January 28, 2010
Despite
Storms, Calif. Water Supply Could Be Like Last Year’s
Contra Costa Times – January 28, 2010
Lawmakers
Want to Legalize Backyard Rainwater Use
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT) – January 28, 2010
Smart
Meters Save Energy, Water and Dollars
Commentary, Grist magazine – January 28, 2010
Desalinated
Water Flows as Sydney Seeks Drought Protection
Voice of America – January 28, 2010
Water
Planners Look to Drier Future for Chicagoland
Chicago Public Radio – January 27, 2010
US
Speeds Up Water Deliveries to San Joaquin Valley Farmers
The Los Angeles Times – January 27, 2010
Coalition
Has Hand in Water Recycling Plan
San Diego Union-Tribune – January 27, 2010
Water
Conservation Task Force to Chicago: Turn Off the Tap
Crain’s Chicago Business – January 26, 2010
Study
Highlights Colorado’s Key River Role
Grand Junction Sentinel (CO) – January 26, 2010
Blue
Ridge Water May End Conflict
The Payson Roundup (AZ) – January 26, 2010
Preserve
Water, Protect Rights
Commentary, Traverse City Record-Eagle (MI) – January 26, 2010
Gray
Water’s Grass Roots
Christian Science Monitor – January 26, 2010
Calif.’s
Lake Sonoma at Capacity for First Time in 4 Years
San Jose Mercury News – January 26, 2010
Carp
Invade, Threaten Great Lakes Ecosystem
PBS, NewsHour – January 25, 2010
National
Science Panel Convenes on Calif. Delta
BusinessWeek.com – January 25, 2010
See-No-Evil
Policy Risks Great Lakes
Editorial, Port Huron Times-Herald (MI) – January 24, 2010
Water
Wars Springing Up All Around
Commentary, Athens Banner-Herald (GA) – January 24, 2010
Cooper
Rejects SC Plan for Talks on Water Usage
Winston-Slaem Journal (NC) – January 23, 2010
Keep
Heat on Politicians about Danger of Asian Carp
Editorial, Grand Rapids Press (MI) – January 22, 2010
Thirsty
Lakes Get Refill as Storms Parade through County
San Luis Obispo Tribune-News (CA) – January 22, 2010
Court
Won’t Dismiss Florida, Alabama Water Case
The Jacksonville Observer (FL) – January 22, 2010
Where
to Find One Million Acre Feet of Water for CA; An Advance Peek At New
Assessment
Blog Post, San Francisco Chronicle – January 22, 2010
Valley
Water Use Drops Amid Recession
Las Vegas Review Journal – January 22, 2010
White
House to Host Great Lakes-Asian Carp Summit
Michigan Public Radio – January 21, 2010
It’s
Soaking, But the Drought’s Not Over Just Yet
San Jose Mercury News (CA) – January 21, 2010
Coloradans
Explain Water Need, Don’t Necessarily Endorse New Pipeline
The Billings Gazette (MT) – January 21, 2010
SC
Loses Round in Water Fight with NC
ABC News.com – January 20, 2010
Supreme
Court Excludes City in Water Suit
Charlotte Business Journal – January 20, 2010
Colorado
Pipeline Proposal Stirs Water Fears
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT) – January 20, 2010
Golombek
Pushes Plan to Sell Buffalo Water
The Buffalo News (NY) – January 19, 2010
States
Walk Fine Line with Law of the River
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT) – January 19, 2010
Calif.
Eases Restrictions on Home Gray-Water Systems
North County Times (CA) – January 19, 2010
Water
Supply Outlook Favorable
The Argus Observer (Ontario) – January 19, 2010
Supreme
Court Won’t Order Lock Closing
United Press International – January 19, 2010
New
Water Policy Aims to Save State’s Key Estuary, Critics Say It
Falls Short
The Los Angeles Times – January 19, 2010
Colo.
Optimistic Calif. Water Ruling Won’t Hurt Water Deal
San Francisco Chronicle – January 19, 2010
Entering
a Crisis
Interview, Nursery Management & Production magazine – January
19, 2010
Power
and Water Use Soar During Heat Wave
ABC News (Australia) – January 19, 2010
What
Carp-Fighting Measures Michigan Wants to See
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – January 18, 2010
The
Post-Quake Water Crisis: Getting Seawater to the Haitians
TIME – Januasty 18, 2010
Wisconsin
and Chinese Students Exchange Water Management Strategies
Wisconsin Public Radio, FOX 21 online – January 18, 2010
Mass.
Higher Court Paves Way for Stricter Summer Water-Use Rules
The Boston Globe – January 17, 2010
New
Studies Point to Drought-Driven “Carbon Starvation” As
a Cause for Tree Mortality
The New York Times – January 15, 2010
After
Oil, There’s Water for Us to Fight Over
The Japan Times – January 15, 2010
Judge
Voids Landmark California Water Agreement
ABC News – January 15, 2010
Colorado
River Water Deal Overturned
Los Angeles Times – January 15, 2010
Water
Conservation – The Why and The How for Homeowners
Blog, The Christian Science Monitor – January 14, 2010
Missing
Water Across Florida Points to Need for Conservation
Commentary, CitrusDaily.com (FL) – January 14, 2010
10
Lake County Suburbs Look to Tap Lake Michigan Water
The Chicago Tribune – January 14, 2010
Close
Carp Highway Before It’s Too Late
Editorial, Detroit Free Press – January 14, 2010
Colorado
Revising Disputed Water-Use Report
The Denver Post – January 14, 2010
Nebraska
Lawmaker Asking for $9 Million Water Loan to Be Forgiven
Los Angeles Times – January 14, 2010
Eight
IL Communities Make Pitch for Lake Michigan Water
Chicago Daily Herald – January 13, 2010
Senator
Durbin Tries to Reassure Great Lakes States Suing over Carp
The Chicago Tribune – January 13, 2010
Farmer’s
Water Use Blamed as Trigger for Florida Sinkholes
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL) – January 13, 2010
Calif.
Adopts Greenest Building Standards in US
San Francisco Chronicle – January 13, 2010
Waukesha
Sets Jan. 28 Meeting on Bid for Lake Michigan Water
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – January 12, 2010
Waukesha to Present
Draft Appilication for Great Lakes Water
Press Release, Waukesha Water Utility – January 12, 2010
Toronto
Eyes Sale of Green-Energy Utility
The Globe and Mail (Toronto, Canada) – January 12, 2010
2010
Water Shortage Called Likely for Reservoir
The Arizona Daily Star – January 12, 2010
Hearing
on Proposed Utah Nuke Plant Zeroes in on Water Needs
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT) – January 12, 2010
‘Water’ Author
Talks Resource Intelligence
Interview, Grist magazine online – January 12, 2010
Melbourne
Water Use Drops Stunning 40% in Last Decade
Melbourne Herald Sun (Australia) – January 12, 2010
Bryan
Takes Lead in Drive to Protect Its Precious Water
The Toledo Blade (OH) – January 11, 2010
Water
Conservation Could Limit Suburban Lawns
The New York Times – January 10, 2010
Twins
New Ballpark Will Have Sustainable Water System
WKBT.com (MN) – January 10, 2010
Meeting
to Address Protection of Aquifer as Drinking Water Source
The Daily Telegram (Adrian, MI) – January 10, 2010
Heavy
Rains End Drought for Texas
The New York Times – January 9, 2010
America’s
Dwindling Water Supply
CBS Evening News – January 8, 2010
Watch
the Video Here
Preview:
America’s Water Crisis
CBS News – Jauary 8, 2010
Judge:
State’s Water Talks Can Be Secret
Atlanta Jounal Contitution – January 8, 2010
Mideast
Water Crisis Brings Misery, Uncertainty
NPR – January 7, 2010
Great
Lakes Water Levels on the Upswing
Traverse City Record-Eagle – January 7, 2010
Utah
Gov. Ready to Make Snake Valley Water Deal with Nevada
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT) – January 7, 2010
Public
Voices Concern on Utah-Nevada Water Deal
The Las Vegas Sun – January 7, 2010
Hunger,
Jobs and Water Wars
Commentary, The Huffington Post – January 7, 2010
Obama
Administration Stand on Carp Criticized
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – January 7, 2010
Feds
Oppose Closing Lock to Stop Carp
AP article, Minneapolis Star Tribune – January 6, 2010
Milwaukee
Panel Approves Plan for Discounted Water
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – January 6, 2010
3
States in Water Wars Ask for Confidentiality
The Miami Herald – January 5, 2010
Sierra
Snowpack Lacks Water
San Jose Mercury News – January 5, 2010
Rising
Lake Levels Threaten Tip of Point Pelee
The Windsor Star (Ontario) – January 4, 2010
A
Link Only Carp Love
Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – January 4, 2010
Stable
Levels Projected for Great Lakes
The Toledo Blade (OH) – January 4, 2010
Will
The Next War Be Fought over Water?
NPR – January 3, 2010
Lake
Erie Water Level Rebounds, But Poses Hazards for Presque Isle
The Erie Times-News (PA) – January 2, 2010
Public
to Get Its Say in Plan for Dredging St. Clair
The Toledo Blade (OH) – January 2, 2010
The
Chicago Water Heist that Just Keeps on Taking
Commentary, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – January 1, 2010
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