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Cleaning rainwater 07/26/07 Stephanie Schupska
From motor oil to bird droppings, pollutants have to go somewhere when it rains. Usually it’s a quick trip to a nearby stream, river or lake. But it doesn’t have to be.
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Water woes worsen 07/19/07 J. Faith Peppers
This year’s extreme, extended drought added an exclamation point on the decades-long issue of water supply and use in Georgia. Despite recent, light rains, there’s no end in sight. UGA experts are stepping up efforts to help Georgians cope.
Image of earth in La Nina climate stage CAES News
La Niña fades 06/01/06
"The Little Girl" is fading, so a University of Georgia specialist says Georgians can expect the standard summer weather: hot temperatures with hit-or-miss thunderstorms fueled by high humidity.
Valdosta High School football team practices in summer heat CAES News
Teams gauge heat 07/28/05
At Valdosta High School, about 20 miles above the Georgia-Florida line, heat indexes regularly climb above 110 degrees during the summer. With football camp under way, coaches and trainers can use an index at www.georgiaweather.net to help players avoid heat stroke.
Hurricane damage to vehicle and home CAES News
Hurricane highlights 09/30/04
Remnants of three September hurricanes that ravaged Florida brought areas in Georgia up to 8 inches of rain and 58 mile-per-hour winds, according to data collected by the University of Georgia.
Gerrit Hoogenboom calibrates weather station CAES News
Weather Network 12/05/02
Most people turn to weather reports to help plan their days. If rain is predicted, you take along your umbrella. If a warm, sunny day is expected, you feel safe leaving the umbrella at home. But UGA's weather network provides accurate, local weather data that has many more far-reaching applications.
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Drought Subdued 07/15/99
Generous rainfall since the middle of June has reduced the most severe aspects of the current drought. Parts of Georgia, however, still have drought conditions. While top soil moisture is adequate for current needs, soil moisture reserves remain minimal.