December 2004
China's massive South-North water diversion project facing money woes
Indiana University scientists study PCBs in Great Lakes
Mars Rover finds mineral linked to water
Ontario demands tougher water protection in Great Lakes agreements
Plaintiffs in Ecuador oil trial accuse ChevronTexaco of "fraud" in toxic cleanup
Some 160 in northeast China suffer from arsenic poisoning after leak at copper plant

November 2004
Report delves into details of U.S., Mexico water treaty
Swedish company hired to protect Egyptian temples from rising groundwater
Sydney launches multimillion dollar plan to safeguard city's water
U.N. says Africa must boost use of water resources to combat food shortages, poverty

October 2004
Japan thirsty for Hawaiian deep-sea water
Mars Express hints about water loss in the atmosphere
Mexican officials pacify water protestors with promise of Christmas trees
Workers dig more mass graves, officials fear epidemics in Haiti

September 2004
Cambodian report warns of environmental damage from use of chemicals in gold mining
Ecuador judge begins jungle site visits in ChevronTexaco pollution
Report warns of crunch in water supply
Spain offers help to Turkey with toxic waste disaster

August 2004
Governors from U.S., Mexican states to work on water issues
Malaysia plans fresh changes to Bakun dam construction
Pakistan-Indian talks end with no agreement on disputed Indian dam
Vietnam trip to highlight environmental restoration

July 2004
Holy water!
Peru city bets on waterfront walkway to clean up Lake Titicaca bay
Swiss help Syrians revive ancient water system
Water tanks best for bulletproofing cars

June 2004
Beijing to raise water price by 20 percent amid "serious" shortages
ChevronTexaco files claim against Ecuador's state oil company
More toxic waste from Taiwan discovered in Malaysia, official says
'The Day After Tomorrow' is Hollywood, not science
Water and sanitation in Iraq improving
Water price hikes expected in Beijing

May 2004
April rains reduce Mexico water debt to Texas
Opportunity for a one-way trip down a Mars crater to find evidence of water
USAID and partners form a $5 million alliance for safe drinking water
World may be darkening as clouds, air pollution dim the sun's rays

April 2004
Coke withdraws its bottled water from sale in Britain
Mars 'blueberries' give strong support to water theory
Mars rovers to continue search for water
Study: Canada takes too much water

March 2004
Dry Beijing to shun water-intensive industry
India's Kerala state bans Coke plant from using groundwater
Israel signs agreement to buy water from Turkey
Towns in Sweden, Romania, U.S. win water tasting contest

February 2004
Mexico agrees to send water to Texas, angering Mexican farmers
Ocean researchers increase efforts to unravel mysteries of sea
Opportunity rover examines Mars bedrock for water
World said slipping in goal of fresh water to poor

January 2004
China starts new phase of vast project to bring water to its north
Faced with water shortages, authorities tell Manila residents to avoid baths
Lack of clean water linked with stunted growth
Plan would unite Mexican, U.S. governors on Rio Grande issues

September 2003 Georgia's waterways polluted with poultry waste Environmentalists seek ban on herbicide Las Vegas restricts water use Excessive heat takes toll on Swiss Alpine glaciers Colorado River deal eludes California with time running out Facts get murky in dispute over source of bottled spring water Facts get murky in dispute over source of bottled spring water Japan's thirst for bottled water grows Perry considers withholding water from Mexico in treaty dispute International commission says Great Lakes cleanup too slow Lake Erie dead zone becomes growing concern Maryland on lookout for next pfiesteria outbreak Scientists warn plan to restore Everglades may harm Florida Bay water quality August 2003 Colorado working to identify projects for water initiative Denver Water to study system to tap aquifers in emergencies Mexican official promised prompt, full payment of water Vegas water agency planning $5 million Lake Mead intake curtain Drinking water defense lab opens in city scarred by tainted water Georgia, Alabama, Florida governors sign understanding agreement Six states say California's water-sharing deal is unacceptable South Dakota governor calls for Missouri River meeting Drought affects businesses as well as farms, ranches Philadelphia Eagles say lack of water fountains was an oversight Population adds to drought hardships Water costs, drought spur Western businesses to conserve Eminent scientists release new plan to save Australia's rivers Group finds high pesticide levels in PepsiCo and Coca-Cola soft drinks, companies deny it Iceberg season was a busy one Malaysia says Singapore risks damaging ties if water dispute drags Depleted aquifers could force reduction of water rights Households to receive an average of $350 as a result of settlement Judge rules Klamath Basin plan violates Endangered Species Act Suit against DNR for not acting on water permit settled Agency to conduct more Camp Lejeune water studies Desalination plant could mean better water future Quad-City residents participate in water study, await results Tank cleanup continues, but many remain a risk to environment July 2003 Applications rising for deeper wells in Idaho as water tables fall eBay buyer disappears after bidding for water tower Lexington is latest city to consider condemnation of RWE AG water company Scientists explore groundwater levels' response to quakes EPA, states show water remains huge issue for Kansas Feds ask Klamath irrigators to curtail water for fish Nebraska provides grants to help communities cap abandoned wells U.S. says Imperial Valley should get less Colorado River water Eight communities consider use of effluent for irrigation Moscow, Idaho environmentalists agree on water conservation Southern Idaho warned growth depends on conservation State's new gray water law is challenged Japan can contribute to water supply in Iraq Mexico to send water to U.S. farmers Florida trying to deal with potential ecological disaster New York community warned against giving well water to babies Retrofit your yard by building gardens that treat storm water runoff Washington state finishes revised water quality standards June 2003 Coastal cities turn up the heat on rainfall Environmentalists release plan to clean Great Lakes NASA to give farmers weather information Environmentalists release plan to clean Great Lakes New Mexico needs $4 billion for water projects Distributor halting sale of nicotine water targeted by bill Hundreds in Pennsylvania county may pay to undo illegal sewage hookups Massachusetts to end ban on highway herbicide spraying Nevada congressman wins backing for study of rocket fuel effects Denver water parks conserve to improve bottom lin Drought spurs water-saving changes at Colorado companies In the California desert, they use water like there's no tomorrow -- but tomorrow is coming MWD Asks San Diego County to Reconsider Position Supporting Massive Waste of Water Year-old New Mexico drought emergency continues Group says U.S. drinking water supply at risk New York water filtration plant endorsed by conservation groups Report suggests al-Qaida could poison U.S. water Short-term exposure to estrogen cuts fish fertility May 2003 El Nino's disappearance helps bring back normal water year Interior secretary warns of pending water crisis Nevada water official says Lake Mead will likely slip to ``drought alert" Sierra County, N.M. fights water plan for Texas  Study lists likely sites of future water conflicts in West Arizona task force will draw up state-wide drought plan Georgia left with no water plan after bill falters Indiana lacks resources to track safety of drinking water Klamath Falls, Columbia River make list of moderate future water New goals set for reducing Chesapeake Bay sediment, improving bay grasses River rangers tell boaters to relieve themselves elsewhere Denver changing summer plantings to conserve water Denver limits lawn watering for 1.2 million customers Environmental Protection Agency honors carwash association as environmental hero Irrigation blamed for warming-like effect in San Joaquin, study says Irrigators race to beat new water well moratoriums Sky Harbor is installing dry urinals to conserve water Kuwait to send water purification plants to Iraq Scientists debate depleted uranium weapons' possible contamination of Iraq, civilians Venetians look to Moses to save them from water Wartime Japanese poison gas linked to water contamination near Toyko Water supplies in southern Iraq undrinkable for weeks raising specter of epidemics WHO blames leaky pipes, fans for spread of SARS California considers new bottled-water rules Database of bacteria could help clean South Dakota rivers Porous parking lot cuts down on runoff Science key to turning coal mine into water supply Scientists get to the bottom of 'black water' in Gulf of Mexico $7.4 billion needed to clean U.S. contaminated sites on Great Lakes April 2003 Dry winter keeps snow pack below normal for third year Indulgent Las Vegas cracking down in face of withering drought Texas republicans urging voters to oppose groundwater district Western Nebraska town decides not to buy water from irrigators Florida seeks permit to dump polluted water in Gulf of Mexico Frederick builders poised to dive back in after water becomes available Metropolitan Water District planning for reduced water supplies State of Michigan bars herbicide linked to water pollution Coors Field tries staying green while cutting water use Salt Lake City considering plans to require water conservation Top Las Vegas-area water users revealed, schools top list Utah water district says replacing old toilets saved water Acapulco launches effort to clean up its water, beaches Policy makers, activists disagree over privatization of water Venezuela rationing water due to drought, forest fires Winning Iraqis' hearts, minds, starts with water Anthrax source can be traced using water analysis Free arsenic tests of well water available to Michigan residents Tampa Bay tapping bay as new source of drinking water despite some concerns Water companies assessing safety under EPA mandate March 2003 Colorado Senate committee rejects `Big Straw' study Lake Michigan may hit record low levels this summer Study shows New Mexico's Middle Rio Grande aquifer is lower than expected Vegas official says water more valuable to casinos than farmers Arkansas House OKs bill to address water quality standards fight Colorado governor supports bills to improve conservation, storage Colorado House approves major change to water law EPA lowers water quality rules for Idaho's South Fork Coeur d'Alene Missouri lawmaker says "show me" what's in the water Desert golf courses tee up opposition to Las Vegas-area drought plan Drought-parched Colorado town bans new planting starting May 3 El Paso council debates strict water-conservation rules Water conservationists urge lawmakers to preserve state's water Pesticide findings spur Indian government crackdown on bottled water companies Singapore starts pumping reclaimed water into water system Tackling world's water crises would cost up to $100 billion a year, U.N. official says Water system reducing diarrheal disease Feds offer money to Klamath farmers not to irrigate Michigan officials consider use of controversial herbicide Nebraska senator wants cities to fluoridate water to save money February 2003 Cities thriving during drought as rural areas wilt Dry winter failing to relieve drought in West German giant taking over American water supply Scientists say drought accelerating depletion of Ogallala Aquifer Cheyenne faces water rationing Drought forces closure of most Denver golf courses Farmers turn to cotton to conserve aquifer Georgia lifts outdoor water ban, plans for future shortages Household cloth can be used to reduce cholera risk Panel says water management should be U.S., Mexican priority Singapore pumps reclaimed water into reservoirs Testing begins on anti-terror detection methods Virginia trooper shot during water contamination probe Wichita officials looking at ozone gas to reduce water's odor January 2003 California lawmakers blame Bush administration for failure of water California water district shuts off Colorado River water pumps New energy proposal for the Cape would tap water power Oklahoma rural, urban water districts squaring off over rights Audit says Dallas lost 26 billion gallons of water Denver to give away water-saving kits Kearney, Neb. concentrates on water conservation techniques Texas government effort to conserve energy and water off to slow British army defuses firebomb at North Irish waterworks Federal government files complaint charging Guam with violating Clean Water Act Malaysian state to stop buying treated water from Singapore Utah has perchlorate contamination of some groundwater supplies December 2002 Interior secretary cuts California's share of Colorado River water Las Vegas could experience water cutbacks Colorado's Western Slope officials brace for water fight in Legislature Maine drought continues into 19th month Nebraska Farm Bureau supports meters on irrigation wells Santa Fe County commissioners approve water conservation ordinance Nebraska proposes stricter farming practices to deal with groundwater problem Very few sign up for Washington's water rights transfer program China approves world's largest water diversion project Rich nations rank as most water wasteful November 2002 Texas commissioner suggests making Mexico pay for water debt Farmers seek federal funds for conserving water Denver-area water conservation falls short of goal Drought brings disaster declaration for 74 Indiana counties Arizona considers chlorinating supplies after deaths caused by waterborne parasite Missile site contaminates Kansas wells with trichloroethylene As drought grips Australia, Sydney residents pour record amounts of water on their lawns Australian drought sparks debate over the direction of water usage Iran welcomes return of river water from Afghanistan but says flow is insufficient Israeli minister bans Palestinian water drilling October 2002 Warren Air Force Base residents told to drink bottled water Farmers seek federal funds for conserving water Singapore will use water reclaimed from waste starting next year government says Conservation groups sue federal agencies Orange County's water bank has been overdrawn $24 million loss by rafting companies along Arkansas High mercury levels raise concern in Connecticut Texas farmers say they can't plant on water debt Farmers seek federal funds for conserving water Utah water managers plan cloud seeding again this winter Oceans commission finds serious threats from coastal population September 2002 Binational aqueduct for Tijuana pitched, but pipeline may not come in time Santa Fe council approves moratorium on new construction Senate easily approves $6 billion in drought aid Colorado State and Colorado University to open DroughtLab Report says 76 million could perish from water-related disease by 2020 Water shortages plague Jordan Delaware urges prison for polluters Kansas and Colorado still haggling over settlement amount in water dispute Luxury subdivision says Santa Fe mismanaged water International commission says Great Lakes cleanup too slow Lake Erie dead zone becomes growing concern Maryland on lookout for next pfiesteria outbreak Scientists warn plan to restore Everglades may harm Florida Bay water quality August 2002 Israel and Turkey strike 20-year water deal Jordan seeks cooperation with Israel to save the Dead Sea 800 residents sue Mississippi city over alleged wastewater contamination Canton, Georgia bans outdoor watering Drought may force farm families to shut down wells Oil companies settle for $28 million in Tahoe MTBE case Small Colorado town is out of water and praying for rain Zebra mussels get second billing to quagga in Lake Erie July 2002 Dry Faucets Enrage Italians Global efforts needed to keep water free of arsenic San Antonio area faces water restrictions as aquifer level dips Santa Fe area water association limits water Water increasingly scarce in drought-seared southwestern Afghanistan Scientists worried about buried tanks leaking gasoline in Florida's sandy soil State orders contamination study for Cape newborns Stretch of Cuyahoga River polluted with viruses June 2002 Mexican official says country has five more years to pay water debt to the United States North Korea notifies South Korea of water-level control plans on Study estimates cost of $3 billion to fund water conservation Survey of drought-induced hunger paints grim picture of life in Afghanistan Delaware using DNA tests to find sources of water pollution Most oil polluting the oceans comes from runoff, rivers, small boats, not tanker spills May 2002 Government agrees to reopen Congo river Mexican governor says Chihuahua complying with water treaty Mexico's Fox meets with northern governors, promises to help with water problems Taiwan begins water rationing after prolonged drought Las Vegas may need $1 billion water pipeline In lush Hawaii, some see 'train-wreck scenario' as early warning of growing world water crisis Drought fears force water restrictions in some Colorado cities Mass. public health officials recommend new bottled water regulations Study finds phosphorous causes Kansas reservoir water to taste bad April 2002 Kandahar water said to be an aphrodisiac Dow to use microbes to clean up groundwater contamination Environmentalists threaten dairies with lawsuits Lawsuit seeks to determine if Penobscot River's mercury is a threat Washington Supreme Court rules against rural well exemption Water 'key to ending Africa's poverty'