Congress to consider bill that would ease Calif. water transfers, aid drought-stricken farmsOctober 7th, 2009 Congress to consider water bill for Calif. farmersWASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers from California have introduced legislation intended to increase the flow of water to the state's parched San Joaquin Valley, where farmers have idled thousands of acres.
Water flowing to dry bed of Calif.'s San Joaquin River in effort to bring back salmonOctober 2nd, 2009 Calif. river restoration begins amid debateFRESNO, Calif. — When Darrell Imperatrice was a boy, California's San Joaquin River teemed with so many king salmon his father could catch 40-pound fish using only a pitchfork.
Restoration of California's San Joaquin River begins, aims to bring back salmon by 2012October 1st, 2009 Restoration project begins on California riverFRESNO, Calif. — Cold water gushed from behind a central California dam Thursday to meet its old, dry riverbed, marking the first step in a federal plan to reawaken the state's second-largest river so salmon can flourish again.
Yamuna flows once again in city of TajSeptember 16th, 2009 AGRA - The usually dry Yamuna river flowed in full spate in Agra Wednesday, providing a "pleasant sight" in the backdrop of the Taj Mahal. "For so long we have been used to a river which had been reduced to a sewage canal, but now the whole scenario has changed.
Schumer proposes measures to help prevent aircraft crashes over Hudson RiverAugust 31st, 2009 Schumer proposal aims to avert crashes over HudsonNEW YORK — Sen. Charles Schumer is proposing new measures he says would help prevent another crash over the Hudson River like the one that killed nine people this month.
Judge approves financing of Florida plan to buy US Sugar land for Everglades restorationAugust 26th, 2009 US Sugar, Everglades land deal to move forwardWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida judge has ruled that the state can move ahead with a $536 million plan to buy land from U.S.
Discovery of wild-born salmon in NY river raises hopes for restoration of speciesAugust 19th, 2009 NY salmon resurgence indicates species recoveryALBANY, N.Y. — For the first time in more than a century, scientists have found wild-born Atlantic salmon in a Lake Ontario tributary that once teemed with the fish.
Upper Hudson River dredging resumes after contaminants forced project's haltAugust 11th, 2009 Hudson River dredging resumes after forced stopALBANY, N.Y. — Dredging of the upper Hudson River has restarted after contamination stopped it for several days.
Plane hits helicopter over Hudson River, both crash into waterAugust 8th, 2009 Plane, helicopter collide over Hudson RiverNEW YORK —The Coast Guard says a small plane has collided with a helicopter over the Hudson River. Witnesses say the accident happened just after noon between Manhattan and Hoboken, N.J.
Sec'y of State Clinton says US working with OAS on restoration of order in troubled HondurasJune 29th, 2009 Clinton urges restoration of order in HondurasWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the United States believes the unrest in Honduras "has evolved into a coup" and that officials believe the situation needs close watching. Clinton said Monday a delegation from the Organization of American States will be heading to Honduras as early as Tuesday "to begin working with the parties" on the restoration of constitutional government there.
Cleaning and repairs to begin in July at Ohio tomb of Warren Harding, 29th US presidentJune 26th, 2009 Restoration work planned at Harding's tomb in OhioMARION, Ohio — The Ohio tomb of Warren Harding, America's 29th president, will undergo a couple of months of restoration work beginning July 6. The Ohio Historical Society says a contractor will clean and repair the marble burial site in Marion, Harding's hometown about 40 miles north of Columbus.
Bangladesh launches campaign to save riversJune 2nd, 2009 DHAKA - Bangladesh's lawmakers, media and industry leaders have launched a campaign to 'save' the rivers around the national capital by evicting encroachers and improving the environment. Called "Save rivers, Save Dhaka" campaign, the programme was launched Monday by parliament Speaker Abdul Hamid with the participation of The Daily Star newspaper and 'i'TV channel.
President Harry Truman's Little White House in Key West finished after 7 years of restorationMay 14th, 2009 Restoration done at Truman's Little White HouseKEY WEST, Fla. — A seven-year, nearly $1 million restoration of President Harry Truman's Little White House in South Florida is complete.
Riverbed Technology first-quarter profit up 53 percent as sales climbApril 24th, 2009 Riverbed Technology 1Q rises 53 percentSAN FRANCISCO — Riverbed Technology Inc. said its first-quarter profit rose 53 percent, as sales climbed.
Maine town seeks way to get rid of dead cow stuck below river waterfallApril 21st, 2009 Police seek way to dispose of dead cow in riverRUMFORD, Maine — Rumford officials are trying to figure out what do with the bloated carcass of a cow that floated down the Androscoggin River and over a waterfall before landing on some rocks, where it has remained for nearly three weeks. Police Sgt. David Bean told the Sun Journal of Lewiston that the Hereford cow is in a seemingly unreachable position, lying in the middle of pile of rocks about 100 feet below the river bank.
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