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Oklahoma water rights lawsuit granted another 60-day stay by federal judge Updated: Wed, May 23, 2012 A federal judge presiding over a water rights dispute involving two American Indian tribes and the state of Oklahoma granted a second 60-day stay on Wednesday to allow for further negotiations. Read More
Former Oklahoma congressman says water task force holds key to potential economic gains Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 During my two decades in Congress, I served 10 years on the two subcommittees of the Appropriations Committee that fund all water projects for Oklahoma and the rest of the nation. My purpose for serving on those subcommittees was to maximize the benefits from water development for the economic growth of Oklahoma.... Read More
Some Southeastern Oklahoma residents 'feel like the stepchild' in water dispute Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 Residents in southeastern Oklahoma say they feel left out and unprotected as the water rights lawsuit filed by the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations works its way through the legal system. Read More
60-day stay not enough to settle Oklahoma water rights lawsuit, officials say Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 The 60-day stay granted in the federal water rights lawsuit filed by two Oklahoma Indian tribes is expected to be extended when the initial time frame ends next week, according to the attorney general's office. Read More
American Indians have always focused on their own self-interest Published: Sun, May 13, 2012 Expensive tribal TV image advertising touts their great civilizations, how they've helped us throughout history and their willingness to discuss water rights. Not exactly true. Indians have always focused on their own self-interest. They killed us for the British from before the Revolutionary War through the War of... Read More
Task force is formed to find solution to Oklahoma water dispute Published: Tue, May 8, 2012 A mediator assigned to the federal lawsuit will oversee discussions by a 19-member Oklahoma task force made up of state, tribal, business and energy leaders. Read More
Drinking water could run dry in Henryetta Updated: Wed, Apr 27, 2011 HENRYETTA — Schools in Henryetta on Wednesday were shut down, along with many businesses, as municipal officials tried their best to tackle a dwindling water supply. City Manager Raymond Eldridge said municipal water supplies could run dry by Wednesday afternoon, and a pair of water tankers have been set up at... Read More
Extreme drought spreads to central Oklahoma Published: Thu, Mar 24, 2011 According to data from the Oklahoma Mesonet, the previous 120-day span (Nov. 24, 2010-March 23, 2011) is the driest such period on record for central and southwestern Oklahoma. The average rainfall recorded in central Oklahoma over that period stands at 2.42 inches, 5.88 inches below normal. The southwest has... Read More
Do your part: What's your pet's eco-paw print? Published: Tue, Jan 11, 2011 We hear a lot these days about our eco-footprint and our carbon footprint — but what about the impact our pets make on the planet? I'm a dog lover myself and want to make sure my girl, Missy, is as green as she can be. If you want to Do Your Part for the four-legged members of the family, there are plenty of... Read More
Are my young children getting too much fluoride? Updated: Fri, Jan 7, 2011 Could your youngster be getting too much fluoride? U.S. health officials think some young kids might be. They want to change the recommended levels of fluoride in drinking water, primarily to prevent a condition called fluorosis. Read More
AP Exclusive: US says too much fluoride in water Published: Fri, Jan 7, 2011 ATLANTA (AP) — Fluoride in drinking water — credited with dramatically cutting cavities and tooth decay — may now be too much of a good thing. Getting too much of it causes spots on some kids' teeth. A reported increase in the spotting problem is one reason the federal government will announce Friday it... Read More
The Blue Gold Rush Published: Tue, Oct 26, 2010 I spent part of this past week at a fascinating conference in Montreal focused on a precious global resource. No, it wasn't gold. And it wasn't oil. It was all about a resource that threatens to become even more scarce and thus have a more devastating economic impact: water. Read More
Two tribes offer to pay $5.2M of Sardis Lake debt Updated: Thu, Jun 10, 2010 Two of the state's largest American Indian tribes have offered to pay $5.2 million of the state's debt involving the Sardis Lake project in southeastern Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation and the Chickasaw Nation said Thursday they can make the debt payment due by July 1, giving the state more time to resolve a... Read More
OSU researchers saying Bermuda is plant of future Updated: Mon, Sep 21, 2009 STILLWATER — At a party, Bermuda grass would be that loud-mouthed guest rooted to your sofa long after all the drinks are gone. But the fact that the grass — widely used in Oklahoma lawns — won't dry up or die off without a fight may make it a prime candidate to thrive in a world with rising temperatures,... Read More
Droughts Published: Sat, Mar 7, 2009 A drought is a period of unusually dry weather that persists long enough to cause serious problems, such as crop damage and/or water supply shortages. The severity of the drought depends upon the degree of moisture deficiency, the duration and the size and location of the affected area. There are actually four... Read More
Performance meets style as products go eco-chic in the bath Updated: Fri, Feb 6, 2009 While the green movement has hit mainstream America, there are still a number of homeowners who think going green means sacrificing performance and style – especially in the bathroom. They think creating a green bath means using a weak showerhead with very little pressure, installing a toilet that won’t flush... Read More
Rancher protects Tulsa watershed Published: Sun, Oct 5, 2008 JAY (AP) - A nonprofit land conservation organization has launched an initiative that encourages land owners to preserve a portion of their properties to protect the quality of Tulsa's drinking water. Ray Thompson's Three Springs Ranch, home to 150 head of cattle, is the first easement purchased through a... Read More
AP Water Probe Prompts Senate Hearings Updated: Tue, Mar 11, 2008 Two veteran U.S. senators said they plan to hold hearings in response to an Associated Press investigation into the presence of trace amounts of pharmaceuticals in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans. Also, U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz, D-Pa., has asked the EPA to establish a national task... Read More
AP Probe Finds Drugs in Drinking Water Updated: Mon, Mar 10, 2008 A vast array of pharmaceuticals (AP) -- including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones - have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, an Associated Press investigation shows. To be sure, the concentrations of these pharmaceuticals are tiny,... Read More
China Punishes Officials for River Spill Published: Fri, Nov 24, 2006 BEIJING (AP) -- Environment officials and senior executives of a state-owned petroleum company and its listed subsidiary have been punished for a toxic river spill a year ago that forced officials to temporarily cut off water to millions living in northeastern China and Russia, state media reported Friday.... Read More
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