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Idaho – County requests drought declaration
Letter awaiting gubernatorial reply By KATHERINE WUTZ Express Staff Writer Blaine County submitted a request to Gov. Butch Otter for an emergency drought declaration late last week, following requests....
Toxic chemicals used in fracking includes hydrochloric acid, antifreeze
By Kevin Griffin, Vancouver Sun May 6, 2013 Toxic chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and ethylene glycol (antifreeze) are among those pumped underground to help release natural gas....
Moving away from wells in East Langley
By Dan Ferguson - Langley Times Published: May 06, 2013 4:00 PM Work on the $33.5 million East Langley Water Supply project officially began with a ground-breaking ceremony on May....
Climate leaves corporate Australia snoozing
In Australia, one of the countries most vulnerable to the vagaries of a changing climate, very few companies pay attention to climate impacts, according to an....
Tainted well water case ends in guilty verdict
By MICHAEL TARM, Associated Press Updated 4:28 pm, Monday, April 29, 201 CHICAGO (AP) — After a former suburban Chicago water official was convicted Monday for lying about secretly....
Near normal snow pack means low flood risk
By Jennifer Feinberg - Chilliwack Progress Published: April 18, 2013 5:00 PM City of Chilliwack is doing its usual spring freshet preparations including keeping an eye on the snow pack. The....
Alberta to consider testing water near fracking sites
Energy companies are not required to test water quality CBC News Posted: Apr 5, 2013 The Alberta government is considering expanding its mandatory water well testing program to include....
Osoyoos Mayor Says Mussels Are Too Dangerous to Ignore and Expects More Meetings
Adam Graham - Osoyoos 4/9/2013 - AM 1150 They're barely visible to the naked eye, but the Mayor of Osoyoos doesn't want people to turn a blind....