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‘60 Minutes’ to air story on water issues

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on December 26, 2009 at 7:21 am

From the Hanford Sentinel:

“Readers interested in the water problems plaguing California and Kings County can get another perspective this Sunday on the CBS show “60 Minutes.”

A segment entitled “Running Dry” will address water issues ranging from prolonged drought, the push for new storage, environmental impacts and the harmful affect on the San Joaquin Valley’s predominantly agricultural economy.

From July 1 to Aug. 7 alone, the agricultural commissioner’s office estimated that water shortages cost Kings County’s economy $58.5 million in lost crop income. … “

Read more from the Hanford Sentinel by clicking here.

Here’s the trailer if you haven’t seen it yet:

December 26, 2009 · Filed Under San Joaquin Valley

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