Interbasin transfer

CGTN: China to prioritize conservation in its water diversion project

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Friday, May 14, 2021

Water, Environmental issues in China, Irrigation in China, Interbasin transfer, Hydrology, Water resources management, South–North Water Transfer Project, Water security, Environment of China

b"BEIJING, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China will press ahead with the world's largest water diversion project and prioritize water conservation in the process.\nAs the country pursues green and high-quality development, efforts should be made to advance the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in a scientific manner and promote the effective and economical use of water resources, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday.\nXi made the remarks at a symposium on advancing the high-quality follow-up development of the project in Nanyang, central China's Henan Province, following an inspection tour that began on Wednesday.\nHe called for safeguarding ecological security and promoting balanced spatial distribution of water resources in the country.\nThe South-to-North Water Diversion Project links the Yangtze River, the Huaihe River, the Yellow River and the Haihe River.

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b"BEIJING, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China will press ahead with the world's largest water diversion project and prioritize water conservation in the process.\nAs the country pursues green and high-quality development, efforts should be made to advance the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in a scientific manner and promote the effective and economical use of water resources, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday.\nXi made the remarks at a symposium on advancing the high-quality follow-up development of the project in Nanyang, central China's Henan Province, following an inspection tour that began on Wednesday.\nHe called for safeguarding ecological security and promoting balanced spatial distribution of water resources in the country.\nThe South-to-North Water Diversion Project links the Yangtze River, the Huaihe River, the Yellow River and the Haihe River.
It is aimed at providing a permanent solution to the water shortage in northern China by diverting water from the country's water-rich southern regions.\nThe grand project consists of three routes, among which the first phase the eastern and middle routes went into operation in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
More than 120 million people had directly benefited from the project.\nXi's inspection tour and the symposium came at a time when China gears up for planning and implementing the next stage of the project.
He also called for accelerating efforts to build a national water network and ensure national water security.\nThe place where President Xi chose to convene the meeting is of great significance to the water diversion project.

CGTN: China to prioritize conservation in its water diversion project

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Friday, May 14, 2021

Water, Environmental issues in China, Irrigation in China, Interbasin transfer, Hydrology, Water resources management, South–North Water Transfer Project, Water security, Environment of China

b"BEIJING, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China will press ahead with the world's largest water diversion project and prioritize water conservation in the process.\nAs the country pursues green and high-quality development, efforts should be made to advance the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in a scientific manner and promote the effective and economical use of water resources, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday.\nXi made the remarks at a symposium on advancing the high-quality follow-up development of the project in Nanyang, central China's Henan Province, following an inspection tour that began on Wednesday.\nHe called for safeguarding ecological security and promoting balanced spatial distribution of water resources in the country.\nThe South-to-North Water Diversion Project links the Yangtze River, the Huaihe River, the Yellow River and the Haihe River.

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b"BEIJING, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China will press ahead with the world's largest water diversion project and prioritize water conservation in the process.\nAs the country pursues green and high-quality development, efforts should be made to advance the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in a scientific manner and promote the effective and economical use of water resources, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday.\nXi made the remarks at a symposium on advancing the high-quality follow-up development of the project in Nanyang, central China's Henan Province, following an inspection tour that began on Wednesday.\nHe called for safeguarding ecological security and promoting balanced spatial distribution of water resources in the country.\nThe South-to-North Water Diversion Project links the Yangtze River, the Huaihe River, the Yellow River and the Haihe River.
It is aimed at providing a permanent solution to the water shortage in northern China by diverting water from the country's water-rich southern regions.\nThe grand project consists of three routes, among which the first phase the eastern and middle routes went into operation in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
More than 120 million people had directly benefited from the project.\nXi's inspection tour and the symposium came at a time when China gears up for planning and implementing the next stage of the project.
He also called for accelerating efforts to build a national water network and ensure national water security.\nThe place where President Xi chose to convene the meeting is of great significance to the water diversion project.

Metropolitan Explores Water Market During Critically Dry Year

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

b'To ensure Southern California has reliable water as the state faces a second consecutive year of drought, Metropolitan Water District\xe2\x80\x99s Board of Directors voted today to explore purchasing supplies on the water market.\nWhile Metropolitan has enough water from its diverse sources and in storage to serve the region\xe2\x80\x99s needs, even during this critically dry year, purchasing transfer supplies will help the agency strategically manage future risk.

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b'To ensure Southern California has reliable water as the state faces a second consecutive year of drought, Metropolitan Water District\xe2\x80\x99s Board of Directors voted today to explore purchasing supplies on the water market.\nWhile Metropolitan has enough water from its diverse sources and in storage to serve the region\xe2\x80\x99s needs, even during this critically dry year, purchasing transfer supplies will help the agency strategically manage future risk.
\xe2\x80\x9cIf there is water available from our partners across the state that we can efficiently transfer, we should take advantage of those opportunities.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe board decision authorizes Metropolitan staff to purchase up to 65,000 acre-feet of water from water agencies north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
(An acre-foot of water is enough to serve three average Southern California households for a year.
We have a lot of flexibility.\xe2\x80\x9d\nLast month, the California Department of Water Resources reduced the State Water Project water allocation to just 5 percent of contracted amounts \xe2\x80\x93 matching the record-low allocation recorded in 2014 during the depths of California\xe2\x80\x99s last drought.

Metropolitan Board Funds Next Phase of Delta Conveyance Project

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Metropolitans Board of Directors voted unanimously to fund its share of the environmental planning and pre-construction costs for the Delta Conveyance Project , a state initiative to increase the long-term reliability of the State Water Project and make it more resilient to climate extremes, sea level rise and earthquakes.

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Metropolitans Board of Directors voted unanimously to fund its share of the environmental planning and pre-construction costs for the Delta Conveyance Project , a state initiative to increase the long-term reliability of the State Water Project and make it more resilient to climate extremes, sea level rise and earthquakes.
It is critical that we do everything we can to make sure this vital water supply remains reliable, Metropolitan board Chairwoman Gloria D. Gray said.
The Delta Conveyance Project is part of Governor Newsoms portfolio approach to water management and calls for the construction of new conveyance facilities in the Delta that would carry water from the Sacramento River to State Water Project facilities in the south Delta.
Without intervention, this critical supply faces other, growing threats, particularly from climate change, Metropolitan General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger said.

Diversified Technologies Develops Permanent Invasive Fish Barrier that Repels Asian Carp Using Pulsed Electric Fields

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Fish, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Interbasin transfer, Lockport, Illinois, Asian carp, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Corps of Engineers, CARP

BEDFORD, Mass., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI) has installed a pulsed electric field (PEF) modulator on the Chicago Sanitary and Shipping Canal (CSSC).

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BEDFORD, Mass., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI) has installed a pulsed electric field (PEF) modulator on the Chicago Sanitary and Shipping Canal (CSSC).
Funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this permanent barrier is designed to prevent Asian Carp migration into Lake Michigan where they would destroy existing fisheries.
The DTI Electric Fish Barrier is permanently installed in the canal and employs PEF to repel Asian Carp without chemicals or nets that would interfere with shipping traffic.
The DTI Electric Fish Barrier is funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contract W912P6-18-C-0021 under subcontract to EXP Federal.

Metropolitan Statement on Incidental Take Permit Litigation Filing

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Professional services, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Legal, Natural Resources, Water in California, States of the United States, Interbasin transfer, Government of San Diego County, California, California State Water Project, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, The Californias, Californias, Water supply

Jeffrey Kightlinger, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on Metropolitans filing of a lawsuit yesterday against the state of California regarding the Department of Fish and Wildlifes Incidental Take Permit for State Water Project operations:

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Jeffrey Kightlinger, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on Metropolitans filing of a lawsuit yesterday against the state of California regarding the Department of Fish and Wildlifes Incidental Take Permit for State Water Project operations:
In filing litigation, Metropolitan acted to protect Southern Californias ratepayers from cost shifts and water supply reductions inappropriately assigned to the State Water Project.
The voluntary agreement process continues to be the only productive path for a solution that balances the water supply needs of the environment, our communities and our farms.
We need a state permit that uses the best available science to address the environmental impact of operations and strikes a balance in providing water supply to Californias farms and cities.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provide water for 19 million people in six counties.

Pipeline Construction Market Insights, 2020 - Best Trading Partners, Sales Growth Analysis, Profit Analysis, Market Size, and Rankings

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Coastal engineering, Dredgers, Dredging, Construction, Civil engineering, Water, Interbasin transfer

DUBLIN, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Pipeline Construction (GLOBAL) - Industry Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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DUBLIN, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Pipeline Construction (GLOBAL) - Industry Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
This report provides a detailed overview of the Pipeline Construction (GLOBAL) market and delivers a comprehensive individual analysis on the top 850 companies, including CCCC Fourth Harbour Engineering, China Communications Third Highway Engineering Bureau, and Dredging International.
This report covers activities such as pipe, pipeline, construction, building, water and includes a wealth of information on the financial trends over the past four years.
Every business is examined on the following features:
Subsequently, you will receive a thorough 100-page market analysis highlighting the latest changes in the market.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project - 5 years on

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Monday, December 30, 2019

Water, Nature, Hydrology, Environmental issues in China, Water management, Megaprojects, South–North Water Transfer Project, Yangtze, Interbasin transfer, Water scarcity, Water resources, Lake

China is a country plagued by severe water shortage - its per capita water resources only one-fourth of the world's average.

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China is a country plagued by severe water shortage - its per capita water resources only one-fourth of the world's average.
To solve the problem, the South-to-North Water Diversion Project has been built to channel water from the water-rich Yangtze River basins in the south to dry areas in the north.
On top of that, rivers and lakes in the North have seen increased water reserves and improved water quality.
This is the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, which is the largest of its kind in the world and built by hundreds of thousands of workers in over a decade.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project - 5 years on

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Monday, December 30, 2019

Nature, Natural environment, Hydrology, Environmental issues in China, Water management, Megaprojects, South–North Water Transfer Project, Interbasin transfer, Water scarcity, Water resources, Yangtze, Water

China is a country plagued by severe water shortage - its per capita water resources only one-fourth of the world's average.

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China is a country plagued by severe water shortage - its per capita water resources only one-fourth of the world's average.
To solve the problem, the South-to-North Water Diversion Project has been built to channel water from the water-rich Yangtze River basins in the south to dry areas in the north.
120 million people have benefited from the project, and more than 40 major cities now rely on water transferred from the South.
On top of that, rivers and lakes in the North have seen increased water reserves and improved water quality.

Metropolitan Statement on California Natural Resources Agency Announcement on State Water Project Permitting, Federal Bi-Ops

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

Jeffrey Kightlinger, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, releases the following statement on the announcement by the California Natural Resources Agency on the state process to permit State Water Project operations and litigation challenging the federal biological opinion for SWP and Central Valley Project operations.

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Jeffrey Kightlinger, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, releases the following statement on the announcement by the California Natural Resources Agency on the state process to permit State Water Project operations and litigation challenging the federal biological opinion for SWP and Central Valley Project operations.
Today the state agencies have outlined a workable path to crafting a state permit to dictate operations of the State Water Project under state Endangered Species law.
The state and federal governments have more in common than differences in terms of approaches to managing these projects.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provide water for nearly 19 million people in six counties.