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VANCOUVER As its name suggests, B.C. Hydro counts on water to keep the lights on, tapping a network of dams and reservoirs to churn out electricity around the clock. That network has provided British Columbians with some of the cheapest electricity on the continent. (Globe and Mail)
Web-exclusive comment Mar 22, 2007
This has resulted in a call by big agribusiness for more dams and reservoirs. Experience elsewhere shows that these are of questionable value if benefits and costs are weighed honestly. (Globe and Mail)
Lawmakers prep new regulations for dams Mar 21, 2007
Now, Nellis said, many farmers are struggling, but they still need to use the water captured by dams and reservoirs and are worried about the increased costs that would be included with increased state monitoring. The Hawaii Farm Bureau added that if the entire cost of new dam regulation is passed along to the farmers, it would hurt the agriculture industry. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Strict oversight of dams vowed Mar 15, 2007
Inspections of the state's other 134 regulated dams and reservoirs show none poses imminent danger, Young said at a news conference with other Cabinet officers and representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers. Seven people died March 14, 2006, when the Ka Loko Dam overflowed in heavy rain and breached, sending a powerful torrent of water downstream. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
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Gen. Robert Lee, state adjutant general, joined other Cabinet members in describing the money and manpower devoted to assessing the structural integrity of public and private dams and reservoirs across the state ... He said all 136 regulated dams and reservoirs in the state have been inspected at least twice, in cooperation with the Army Corps of Engineers ... The state has a risk classification system that ranks dams and reservoirs on the basis of how much damage such incidents would cause. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tragedy ushered three bills on dam safety Mar 14, 2007
All three measures would amend an existing law, Chapter 179D of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to Dams and Reservoirs. The purpose of the first two bills, HB1905 HD3 and SB1946 SD2 is to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the State by creating a program for monitoring and enforcing the safety of dams and reservoirs throughout the State so that we are never again faced with the tragedy like the Ka Loko dam breach ... One or both of the bills authorizes the... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Mexicana de Aviacion Expands Its Routes Mar 9, 2007
Among other attractions travelers can enjoy are Culiacan, the perfect setting for hunting and fishing, Imala's hot springs and proximity to several dams and reservoirs allow for fishing of large mouth bass all year round. It is important to highlight that as a result of its growth and its dynamic business trade between Los Angeles these additional flights become an important component of Mexicana's routes, considering California is ranked as the 7th economy worldwide. (PR Newswire)
Expect spring trickle rather than torrent Feb 25, 2007
Like watchful parents, engineers responsible for New York City drinking water, the state canal system and network of dams and reservoirs that control flooding on the Hudson and Sacandaga rivers are staying alert. Next week, gates inside four steel towers within the 20-billion-gallon Gilboa Reservoir are expected to slide open, releasing water down the quarter-mile concrete spillway and into the Schoharie Creek. (Albany Times Union)
That ‘Drought’ in Southwest May Be Normal, Report Says Feb 23, 2007
Until about 30 years ago, the panel wrote, growing demands for water were met through building dams and reservoirs. But today, the report says, ;prospects for constructing additional large dams in the Colorado River basin have diminished. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Water supplier raises rates Feb 14, 2007
In general, the cost of water consists of what it costs to maintain the infrastructure that delivers it from dams and reservoirs to treatment plants, to pipelines. Metropolitan's rate hike won't take effect until Jan. 1, 2008, and will increase the cost of Metropolitan's drinking water from 478 per acre-foot to 508 per acre-foot. (North County Times)
60,000 evacuated from flooded central Mozambique; 100,000 others at risk Feb 12, 2007
The Mozambicans are coordinating with water authorities in Zambia, where dams and reservoirs also are near capacity. Today in Africa & Middle East. (International Herald Tribune)
Troops, relief workers evacuate Mozambique Feb 12, 2007
The Mozambicans are coordinating with water authorities in Zambia, where dams and reservoirs also are near capacity. Diogo said this year's floods could be worse than those of 2000-2001, which killed some 800 people, but that officials do not expect as many fatalities because relief workers and agencies are better prepared. (Bakersfield Californian -- World)
Seaside Diver Dies During Pump Inspection Feb 9, 2007
The aqueduct is part of the State Water Project, a system of 22 dams and reservoirs that funnels drinking water more than 400 miles to residents in Southern California. The Dos Amigos Pumping Station is about 15 miles south of San Luis Reservoir, a familiar landmark along Highway 152 that links Interstate 5 to the Central Coast. (KSBW 8, CA)
Bald eagle delisting draws local support Jan 22, 2007
TREASURE VALLEY The bald eagles that soar over Idaho and nest along the state s dams and reservoirs are slated to be delisted as endangered species next month. The court-ordered removal in mid-February of the nation s symbol of freedom will not, however, mean open season on the raptors by hunters, developers and the public. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Legislators head to Jefferson City Jan 4, 2007
The act would create three hazard levels for dams and reservoirs and requires inspections for dams identified as igh or ignificant hazards. Owners of those dams would have to show that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met and that the dam is operated and maintained in a manner that protects public safety. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
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