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Missouri River runoff remains low amidst dry conditions in majority of basin, lack of mountain snowpack
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (259+ words) (Omaha) -- Below-average precipitation and dry soil conditions in the western portion of the basin and a lack of mountain snowpack are leading to below-normal runoff conditions in the Missouri River Basin. Benjamin Sipprell is a hydrologist with the National Weather…...
Missouri river program faces cuts as summer recreation season begins
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (261+ words) (KMAland) -- As Memorial Day marks the official kickoff to the summer recreation season, conservation groups are warning cuts to a federal river management program could affect some of Missouri's most popular outdoor activities. Supporters of the Sustainable Rivers Program said…...
Shen council okays Fremont Aquifer loan
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (297+ words) (Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah officials are taking another step in the Fremont Buried Channel Aquifer project. "Nobody else in the area is having a problem with drought, and no water," said Lammers. "I would like to know why are we in Shenandoah…...
KMAland lawmakers assess hydrogen drilling legislation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (952+ words) KMAland. com (Malvern) -- Iowa lawmakers are working out the best way to help regulate oil and gas drilling as exploration for geological hydrogen grows. The legislation and topic were also among those discussed by State Senator Mark Costello and State…...
4. 1-magnitude earthquake in southern Nebraska felt across KMAland
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (200+ words) The U. S. Geological Survey's "Did You Feel It" Map, a self-reporting map for residents, related to a 4. 1 magnitude earthquake near Cowles, Nebraska Sunday afternoon. (Cowles, NE) -- While no damage or injuries have been reported, a 4. 1 magnitude earthquake that struck near the…...
Nebraska City council awards contract for wastewater treatment plant upgrades, expansion
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (167+ words) Nebraska City City Hall (Nebraska City) -- Nebraska City officials have backed a contract for extensive renovations and upgrades to parts of the city's wastewater treatment plant. Bequette says the replacement and expansion also come due to the wear and tear…...
Streambank Stabilization Webinar presented by Golden Hills RC&D
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (293+ words) (KMAland) - Golden Hills RC&D will host an informational streambank stabilization webinar Thursday, Dec. 11, from 10: 30 to 11: 30 a. m. , offering landowners, producers, and residents a chance to learn about conservation methods to combat erosion along the West Nishnabotna watershed. The session will feature…...
Regional Water system stays in level yellow
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (325+ words) (Avoca) -- Improved moisture and customers' conservation compliance is helping improve conditions in the Regional Water Rural Water Association. Late last month, Regional Water downgraded its level red advisory for customers and communities served by its Avoca Treatment Plant to level…...
Glidden: water quality at Clarinda treatment plant improving, boil advisory remains until further notice
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (222+ words) (Clarinda) -- While a boil advisory continues, Clarinda officials say water quality has significantly improved from earlier this week. "The water at the plant has a lot better turbidity coming both in and out (of the plant)," said Glidden. "We've seen…...
Missouri River Basin runoff forecast remains below average
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (258+ words) Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, SD (Omaha) -- A mixed bag for precipitation continues to factor into a below-average runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin. Currently, Larsen says the runoff forecast is near the lowest 25% of runoff forecast years calculated…...