Aided by the Sea, Israel Overcomes an Old Foe: Drought

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/30/world/middleeast/water-revolution-in-israel-overcomes-any-threat-of-drought.html#

Isabel Kershner

The New York Times

29 May 2015

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Israel has grappled with crippling drought for years. But people have learned to use Mediterranean sea water and recycled wastewater to provide the country with enough water for all its needs.

Texas and New Mexico laws discourage water conservation, experts say

http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2014/12/14/law-discourages-water-conservation-experts-say/73898636

Marty Schladen

El Paso Times

14 December 2014

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Laws in Texas and New Mexico, both locked in the grip of a crippling drought, don't do much to actually encourage citizens to conserve water. New conservation laws and financial incentives are trying to change that.

Water pricing in two thirsty cities: in one, guzzlers pay more, and use less

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/07/business/energy-environment/water-pricing-in-two-thirsty-cities.html

Nelson Schwartz

The New York Times

7 May 2015

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Two cities in California are facing increasing threat of drought. In addition to raising the basic cost of water, the heaviest users of water pay more for the water they consume.

Growing A Solution To California's Groundwater Crisis

http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/06/growing-a-solution-to-californias-groundwater-crisis

Peyton Fleming

National Geographic

6 August 2014

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Due to drought and water shortage in California's Central Coast, community members collaborate with local government to create better water usage systems from runoff and to recycle waste water in order to irrigate crops.

Hot, Crowded and Smart

http://nextcity.org/features/view/hot-crowded-and-smart-san-antonio-water-system-drought

Sarah Goodyear

Next City

22 July 2013

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For the past three years, water levels in the San Antonio Edwards Aquifer have decreased to uncomfortable levels and drought periods may continue as the population booms. The San Antonio Water System organization has set up rules to limit water use and has recycled water for conservation frugal innovation.

Protecting the Rio Grande Basin's dwindling water

http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2014/11/15/protecting-our-dwindling-water/74070200

Marty Schladen

El Paso Times

16 November 2014

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The El Paso Times reports from the heart of the Rio Grande Basin - where drought has led to dramatic decreases in water supply, and serious changes in management of river resources are called for - on how the region plans to tackle the effects of climate change. Citizens work to increase water regulations and frugality in order to find a solution to the dwindling water problem.

'Big Dry' Lessons: Southwest can learn from Australia's drought

http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2014/11/16/coping-dry-down-under/73898368

Marty Schladen

El Paso Times

17 November 2014

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In Australia, the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council was formed after a severe drought to bring together federal, state and regional governments and bridge parochial concerns. It was meant to manage the basin as a whole and end overuse and salinization of farm land, leveraging new technologies to adapt to new realities.

In drought, Rio Grande Valley irrigators feel the crunch

http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2014/12/14/drought-rio-grande-valley-irrigators-feel-crunch/73898634

Marty Schladen

El Paso Times

14 December 2014

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Population growth, historical dryness and predictions of a warming climate all mean a future of scarce water in the Rio Grande's Upper Basin. Farmers and the irrigation districts are left to try and find ways to conserve what river water they have - and there's a lot to be saved. To minimize such losses, both irrigation districts have taken a number of steps.

Texas Drought Diminishes, but Enormous Water Loss

http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2015/01/25/texas-drought-diminishes-but-enormous-water-loss-persists/73898870

Marty Schladen

El Paso Times

25 January 2015

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Most of Texas has emerged from a drought that started in early 2011, but water supplies are still far below normal. Scientists are using new technology to monitor ground water levels and contemplate potential conservation methods and broad-scale solutions, while trying to convince policy makers of the reality of these climate-based changes.

The Lady of the Mangroves

http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/517/The+Lady+of+the+Mangroves+-+concerned+teacher+who+found+solutions+in+Seychelles+nature

Wanjohi Kabukuru

Seychelles News Agency

18 May 2014

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The 2004 tsunami that hit Asia caused significant damage in the islands of the Seychelles, destroying roads, homes, and shoreline. A teacher determined to restore her home through tangible action took a lead role in helping her students take conservation into their own hands by working to restore the mangroves that can protect their island from future storms.