Tuesday, May 1, 2012

News articles and links from Tuesday, May 1, 2012


Water supply

Column
By Bill McEwen
From Fresno Bee - Monday, April 30, 2012

Coalition response...Fishman is correct in stating that everyone can conserve water. Farmers and urban residents have already achieved substantial water savings as a result of innovative water management practices. His claim, however, that American farmers "probably still waste 40% of the water they use" is not based on fact, at least here in California. A recent study by the Center for Irrigation Technology at CSU Fresno reveals that only 1.3 percent of existing farm water supplies, or about 330,000 acre-feet of water, could be conserved on farms through improved irrigation practices. It is also important to realize that a portion of the water that is used to irrigate crops will seep into the aquifer and become a ready supply for cities and families living in rural communities.

Conservation will be a part of the answer to a reliable water future but an increase in storage must also play a pivotal role if we are to provide a water supply for future generations.

WATER SUPPLY

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From Redding Record Searchlight - Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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From KHSL/TV - Monday, April 30, 2012

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From Marysville Appeal-Democrat - Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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From Comstock Magazine - May 2012

Blog
By Bob Morris
From Independent Valley Network - Monday, April 30, 2012

Opinion
By John Mensinger
From Modesto Bee - Monday, April 30, 2012

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From Modesto Bee - Monday, April 30, 2012

GROUNDWATER

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From The Grower - Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Press release
From USGS - Monday, April 30, 2012

FISHERIES

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From Stockton Record - Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Blog
By Brandon Middleton
From Pacific Legal Foundation - Monday, April 30, 2012

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