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Drought in the United States: Causes and Issues for Congress

This report describes the physical causes of drought, drought history in the United States, and policy challenges related to drought. It also provides examples of recurrent regional drought conditions.

Date: August 15, 2012

Creator: Folger, Peter; Cody, Betsy A. & Carter, Nicole T.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Terrorism and Security Issues Facing the Water Infrastructure Sector

This report examines recent congressional interest in the security of wastewater utilities, and whether or not to include water utilities in chemical plant security regulations implemented by Department of Homeland Security. Damage to or destruction of the nation's water supply and water quality infrastructure by terrorist attack or natural disaster could disrupt the delivery of vital human services in this country, threatening public health and the environment, or possibly causing loss of life… more

Date: December 15, 2010

Creator: Copeland, Claudia