The drip irrigation saves water, leaving more in the river for fish. The large buffer of grass, shrubs and trees between his crops and the river means fewer pesticides make their way into the water.
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Denver Post
Monday, August 6, 2012
Two days of public hearings opening comment on the proposal to expand the Northern Water Conservancy District's transmountain diversion built around the 445-acre-foot reservoir near Granby drew a crowd to Hot Sulphur Springs last week.
Portland Oregonian
Monday, August 6, 2012
The deal essentially protects farmers by assuring they will continue to receive the water they need with enough left over to expand.
Idaho Statesman
Monday, August 6, 2012
The Idaho Department of Water Resources denied a water permit for a proposed dam on the Oneida Narrows, a popular recreation area on the Bear River in southeastern Idaho.
americanforests.org
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Once the heart of dozens of logging towns, Tongass National Forest is now shifting its focus from timber to salmon, creating a ripple effect for local economies and ecosystems alike.