npr.org - 5/29/2009
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Morning Edition , May 26, 2009 California is in the third year of a drought, and many cities and towns are calling for various forms of water rations. But the northern California coastal community of Bolinas had to learn water conservation the really hard way. That's because the town almost ...
reuters.com - 6/5/2009
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Reuters: Californians' thirst for water has pushed salmon
and other fish to the brink of extinction, a
federal agency ruled on Thursday as it directed officials to cut water supplies to cities and farms to save several species. California's rivers ...
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U.S. tells California to cut water use to save fish
huffingtonpost.com - 5/29/2009
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SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed
closing up to 220 state parks to help cut
the state's $24.3 billion deficit, including popular attractions for millions of visitors each year, such as a park that is home to some ...
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Schwarzenegger Would Close 220 State Parks To Cut Deficit
autobloggreen.com - 5/29/2009
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Gov. Schwarzenegger at the SAE in April -
click for a high res gallery Previous reports of
the death of California's hydrogen highway might have been premature. As part of the 1,700-mile 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour that is currently winding its ...
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Schwarzenegger: California will support hydrogen, always
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Greenlight | OnEarth Magazine, from NRDC —
... "California is in the third year of a drought, and many cities and towns are calling for various forms of water rations. But the northern California coastal community of Bolinas had to learn water conservation the really hard way...Mandatory rationing went into effect immediately. It required that every household (or water hook up) use 150 gallons a day or less, regardless of how many people it supported." [NPR] ...
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... Mandatory rationing of water usage helps the town of Bolinas in Northern California cope with water shortage caused by years of drought. ...
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