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Save public input to help save the environment
When first proposed about a decade ago, it seemed like a promising means to revive the Chesapeake Bay's devastated oyster crop: Bring in Chinese oysters, which are impervious to the diseases killing the native stock and also grow faster. If successful,...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues, National Government, Richard Nixon
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City prepping for Mentor Lagoons Marina review
The News-Herald, Willoughby, OhioMentor leaders likely will be taking a hard look at the Mentor Lagoons Marina come fall. The city administration plans to collect data during the summer to help City Council map out some major financial matters regarding the property. City Manager Ken... -
EDITORIAL: Senate needs to tweak bill on water projects
The Fresno BeeThe water infrastructure of the United States is aging. Yet Congress hasn't enacted a Water Resources Development Act, authorizing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects and providing policy direction, since 2007. Senate Bill 601, now on the Senate...Tags: Natural Disasters, U.S. Congress, Natural Resources, Research, Water Supply
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Leaders move drainage project forward
Valley Morning Star, Harlingen, TexasDespite the region being in the grip of a parching drought, planning for future periods of heavy rain storms is proceeding. Willacy and Hidalgo county officials met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives this week about a proposed major...Tags: Judges, U.S. Congress, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Science and Technology
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Retired man enjoys easy life at home
The Natchez Democrat, Miss.The best job Ed Curtis has ever had is sitting in his chair in the carport of his Alabama Street house. And Curtis was hard at work Thursday afternoon when The Dart landed on the retired truck driver and Navy veteran's house. A Vidalia native and...Tags: Holidays, Memorial Day
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Young named Fellow by the Society of American Military Engineers
Don Young, vice president and regional manager of MBP, has been named a Fellow by the Society of American Military Engineers, the construction consulting firm announced. "This honor is a reflection of Don's perseverance to promote and facilitate...
Tags: Hampton Roads, Engineering, Technology, Science and Technology
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Anglers out of their depth on flood-changed St. Louis River
Duluth News TribuneON THE ST. LOUIS RIVER -- Darrin Severance kept a close eye on his depth-finder as he eased his big Ranger through the channel of the St. Louis River. He was navigating a shallow stretch at the upstream end of Spirit Lake on Tuesday afternoon. The sonar...Tags: Floods, Electronics, Fishing, Lifestyle and Leisure, U.S. Coast Guard
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Evaporation or outflow? Where should emphasis on the low Great Lakes levels lie?
BOYNE CITY — Hundreds of Northern Michigan residents turned out to hear three groups speak to the reasons behind the declining Great Lakes water levels at the Boyne City High School's performing arts center. Jennifer McKay, policy specialist with...
Tags: Global Change, Lakes and Ponds, U.S. Congress, U.S. Army, Weather
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Lake dwellers dealing with low water levels
WSBT-TVMichiana summertime fun often includes spending time outdoors at area lakes. They are a big part of our life, and for some, a source of income. "This is the lowest I have seen the lake was last summer with the drought," says Vaughn Nickell of...Tags: Lakes and Ponds, Droughts
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Rivers hit major flood stage in Grafton, Neche
Grand Forks HeraldThe Park and Pembina rivers surpassed major flood stage overnight in Grafton and Neche, N.D. The Park River was at 15.07 feet in Grafton at 7 a.m. today, according to the National Weather Service. Major flooding is expected to continue in the...Tags: Floods, National Weather Service, Weather Reports, Weather, Rivers
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State Bass Fishing Tourney postponed due to high water levels
Belleville News-DemocratThe State Bass Fishing Tournament slated for Friday and Saturday at Carlyle Lake has been postponed due to potentially dangerous water levels. The event will be rescheduled later this spring after water levels go down. The Illinois High School...Tags: Fishing Forecast, Weather Reports, Weather, High School Sports, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Former Rep pushes grassroots coalition
The Hawk Eye, Burlington, IowaBobby Schilling, a former Republican congressman who represented west-central Illinois, knows the squeaky wheel gets the grease. So, his advice to the forgotten in flooded areas of rural Illinois and rural Iowa is a simple, "We've got to start...Tags: Cheri Bustos, Bruce Braley, American Red Cross, Caucasus, Environmental Issues
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