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NASA study projects warming-driven changes in global rainfall

NASA warns about climate change and global rainfall.

Oklahoma, Texas water fight before the US Supreme Court — State water sharing agreements nationwide could be impacted

The legal battle between Oklahoma and Texas over water rights to the Red River Basin is now in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court. Oral argument was heard on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. The case,...

$1 million to be invested in fly fishing ranch along Utah’s Upper Provo River

Sporting Ranch Capital Management (SRCM) has purchased a 204-acre tract on the Upper Provo River just east of Park City, Utah, with plans to create an unrivaled fly fishing ranch by enriching its...

Texas cattle industry slammed by drought — use of native grasses helps some ranches survive

The United States cattle herd is at its lowest level, thanks to drought.

University of Missouri tests drought simulators

Researchers have completed two drought simulators designed to test the effects of water deficiency on crops.

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Deborah on Nevada water purification facility to break ground in 2025: “I think this is going to be a big trend in years to come. The technology and testing is good.…” Nov 4, 19:13
Deborah on Western drought update: Relief and expansion reported: “I am kind of in the middle, too. Management of these resources is complicated and has big economic impacts, as…” Nov 4, 19:11
Mark Mahlum on Western drought update: Relief and expansion reported: “Some say that we are in that 2,000 year drought cycle that I read about from two CSU climatologists. As…” Nov 4, 06:10