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Predicting the shape of river deltas

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Written by Jennifer Chu

Cambridge, Massachusetts - The Mississippi River delta is a rich ecosystem of barrier islands, estuaries, and wetlands that’s home to a diverse mix of wildlife - as well as more than 2 million people. Over the past few decades, the shape of the delta has changed significantly, as ocean waves have carved away at the coastline, and marshes lacking new river sediment have submerged habitats.

Reclamation Releases Draft Environmental Documents for Proposed Conveyance of Kaweah River Water in the Friant-Kern Canal to Stone Corral Irrigation District

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Fresno, California - The Bureau of Reclamation has released for public review a Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact assessing the proposed issuance of a five-year Warren Act approval for conveyance of up to 1,000 acre-feet of non-Central Valley Project water per year from the Kaweah River through the Friant-Kern Canal to the Stone Corral Irrigation District.

USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe

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Written by River News Now

Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of DamWatch, a new web-based application that provides real-time monitoring of rainfall, snowmelt, stream flow and seismic events that could pose potential threats to dam safety.

Study Reveals How Eastern U.S. Forests Came to Be

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Written by Robin A. Smith

Durham, North Carolina - Plant hunters traveling between North America and Asia in the 1800s noticed a bizarre pattern: collections they brought back from China and Japan were strikingly similar in their leaves, flowers and fruits to plants from southern Appalachia. A new analysis of DNA studies shows that over half of all the trees and shrubs in the southern Appalachians can trace their ancestry to relatives a half a world away in Asia.

Protecting Your Most Valuable Financial Asset

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Written by NAPSI

Sacramento, California (NAPSI) - Many Americans, especially the younger generations, tend to underestimate the risk of experiencing an illness or injury. Unfortunately, the chances of facing a disability are greater than most would want to believe.

New App Puts Better Car Buying At Your Fingertips

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Written by NAPSI

Detroit, Michigan (NAPSI) - Car shopping may be easier than ever thanks to some surprising technology.

Five Reasons To Consider A Career In Franchising

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Written by Diane Emo

Denver, Colorado (NAPSI) - Graduation 2014 unleashed 1.6 million graduates into the workforce, according to theNationalCenter for Education Statistics. While many of those recent graduates are already working, a large percentage are not. Either way, they all have something in common memories of a senior year full of stressful decisions.

What Women Need To Know About Their Bones

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Written by NAPSI

Riverside, California (NAPS) - Osteoporosis "bone loss" is a serious condition that half of all women and many men can expect to develop at some time in their lives. Fortunately, it can be detected and treated. In fact, women who have a bone density scan have 35 percent fewer hip fractures than those who do not.

Five Steps To Planning An Authentic Vacation

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Seattle, Washington (NAPSI) - Part of the magic of travel is leaving yourself open to the unique experiences and unforgettable adventures that come with learning about a new place. Creating an authentic travel experience is all about interacting with the culture of the place you are visiting.

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  7. Breakthrough Device Relieves Restless Legs Syndrome
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