Jul 7th, 2008 · Unwanted species of mussels are clogging reservoirs and lakes in California by attaching to the hulls of boats. Specially trained dogs are alleviating the problem by giving boats the sniff test before they're allowed in the water.
Jun 18th, 2008 · Massive flooding in the Midwest has inundated homes and towns across Iowa. Flood waters are moving south. Co-host Steve Inskeep talks to Ron Fournier, public affairs officer for the Army Corps of Engineers, about the pumps, reservoirs and levees that usually keep the flood waters back.
May 26th, 2008 · The Phoenix Mars Lander has safely landed on the Red Planet. But getting there is only half the battle. The probe landed in Mars' northern polar region, an area believed to hold a reservoir of ice beneath the surface.
May 18th, 2008 · Following Monday's devastating earthquake, the Chinese government says it expects the final number of dead to surpass 50,000. On Sunday an aftershock rattled buildings and sent people into the street and a nearby dam is in danger of collapsing. Officials released water from dams and reservoirs to reduce danger of flooding and landslides.
May 1st, 2008 · The drought that has dogged the Southeastern U.S. hasn't hurt one county in Georgia. Clayton County's reservoirs are full, thanks to a unique water treatment system. "It's raining everyday in Clayton County," the water authority's general manager says.
Mar 25th, 2008 · Geologists have long been aware of a reservoir called the Marcellus Shale Formation. Reporter Sarah Thomas says new technologies are making drilling more feasible and research suggests the Marcellus may be bigger than previously thought.
Jan 11th, 2008 · A recent blizzard in the Sierra Mountains brings hope to drought-stricken California. The blizzard bolsters the mountain snowpack, which serves as vast reservoir during the dry months by gradually letting its water drain into the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers.
Jan 4th, 2008 · The rising reservoir from the Three Gorges Dam will cover 400 square miles of land, including a number of rich historic and cultural sites. The Chinese government has spent far less money on cultural preservation than on environmental protection and relocating residents.