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The Lake Mead delta at the lower edge of the Grand Canyon illustrate the effects of long-term drought on the Colorado River basin. POPULAR MECHANICS  
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Digging deep

Radical solutions for America's 'peak water' problem

About 38 million people in California, Nevada, Arizona, four other states and Mexico depend on the Colorado River for their water supply. As increased usage and years of drought diminish the river’s flow, states are forming strategies to deal with what some experts call "peak water" — the point at which the demand exceeds the supply. (Popular Mechanics)
The sanitary district board will consider narrowing down the list of bidders today. TRUCKEE SANITARY DISTRICT  
Sun  

Sun power

Truckee Sanitary District considers solar panel project

Truckee’s largest collection of solar panels could crop up next summer to power the town’s sewer operations. The Truckee Sanitary District is considering putting up between 550 and 675 modules — around 10,000 square feet of panels — to power their buildings. (Sierra Sun)

Intelligent Use of Water film competition.  
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Smart use of water

Filmmakers deliver message of intelligent conservation

A Southland film competition has set out to remind consumers to protect their liquid assets — the H2O variety. The Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition screening Saturday produced two award winners. (Pasadena Star-News)

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