 | Instant Runoff Voting A case for and the mechanics of IRV, brought to you by FairVote.org. |
 | Sewage, Farm Runoff Taints Midwest Floodwaters PlusSewage, Farm Runoff Taints Midwest FloodwatersSewage, Farm Runoff Taints Midwest FloodwatersThe Associated PressHistoric floods knocked out the water treatment plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. And that is creating potential health problems. (June 25)It's a bump in the long road to recovery in the flood-devastated Midwest. The historic floods apparently knocked out the water treatment plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. And now 25-million gallons of raw sewage are being dumped into the Cedar River each day. Crews are trying to repair the damaged sewer lines but it could be months before the plant is operational. SOT: "It's going to take a few months, probably six months, maybe longer than that for them to get up and running to full capacity where they have primary treatment, secondary treatment, their incinerator going." Tanya Nix Environmental Protection Agency The floodwaters finally dropped enough that officials let hundreds of people return to their homes and businesses to check out the damage. But its estimated half of the 4-thousand flood-damaged homes will have to be demolished because they'd be difficult to rebuild. Floodwaters this month are being blamed for more than 20 deaths in the Midwest. And thousands of people across six states were forced to evacuate because of the rising water. ___ ___, The Associated Press. |
 | Stormwater Runoff - Asheville NC 7-27-2007 Brief video of stormwater runoff passing through a private landscaped yard after exiting a construction site. |
 | Natural Science Commercial: Coastal Runoff Runoff from streets, drains, and rivers has been polluting the beaches of southern California for decades. Approximately 80% of the pollution in the marine environment comes from land-based sources such as runoff and pollution. Beaches all across California have streams, rivers and creeks that run into the shoreline, draining straight into the ocean. Aliso Creek State Beach in Laguna Beach, California dumps thousands of pounds of street runoff and untreated toxic waste into the ocean. Aliso Creek suffers from constant closures due to sewage spills, contaminations and various other pollution problems. It's ironic that the wealthiest county in the nation has the most polluted beaches. Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California, a few miles south of Aliso Creek has permanent danger signs for contaminated water. The beach is permanently closed due to the possible presence of E Coli in the water, although this is a very popular beach in the summertime. The standard for E Coli in drinking water is 0parts per million, which means that if any e coli is found, the water is considered undrinkable. In California, particularly Orange County, the swimming regulations allow for 5% contamination in coastal waters. If ingested, the ocean water could potentially lead to e coli poisoning, and much more serious illnesses. During the summer months, the storm drains and sewage pipes that lead to Doheney are blocked off with a sand-made barrier. This sewage and runoff piles up, festers in the sun and promotes toxic bacteria growth for months until the winter rain comes. The water is not treated whatsoever. When the rain comes in the winter, all the sewage and runoff that had been piling up breaks free of the sand barrier and runs out into one of southern California's most popular surfing spots. Hundreds of surfers every year leave the water with e coli poisoning, stomach flu, skin rashes and many more. In some cases, swimmers can contract various forms of Hepatitis from infested waters. For three consecutive years, Doheney has topped Heal the Bay's list of California's most polluted beaches. Heal the Bay is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds clean and passing legislation to clean up the beaches. Heal the Bay's mission is to clean the waters of Southern California and finally make our ocean beautiful. Please donate to the Heal the Bay fund, our proceeds will lead to cleaner beaches and increased public awareness. The storm drains run straight into the ocean, please be ocean minded, and help us clean the place we live. Team members: Chase Carnahan, Rajiv Lala, Ronald Walton, Gabrielle Barbuto, Jenny Covett, Erin Gaughan, Max Esposito, Jeff Chudacoff |
 | Climate Change and Water: Rights and Runoff This panel discussion hosted by Jon Clark of the Community Environmental Council features Donald Bren Distinguished Professor of Corporate Environmental Management Gary Libecap and Professor of Hydrology Christina Tague. This discussion explores the fate of water in a changing climate and the impacts such changes will have on humans, plants and animals. Series: "Global Warming: Change Begins with Learning" [4/2007] [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 12475] |
 | Instant Runoff Voting....Re: The Davos Question The Davos Question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDqs-OZWw9o SOLUTIONS, MORE INFO: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3A7A3E507992C114 |
 | Impact of Urban runoff A segment from the "Climate Change Britain Under Threat" (BBC 2007), talking about urban flooding and the impact of paving over of the front-yard sponge! |
 | NAISY DOLAR 4 ALDERMAN-April 17 Runoff, Chicago's 50th Ward Campaign Approved! This video was shot and edited by Eric Byler as a volunteer for the campaign to elect progressive community leader Naisy Dolar as Chicago's first Asian Pacific American Alderman (City Council Member). Dolar faces a Runoff election Apirl 17th against decades-long incumbent Bernie Stone. Additonal videography by John Moore. Sound recording by Jon Monteverde. Special thanks to Jay Monteverde and John Park. |
 | Couples Dancing, Casino style in Cuba runoff Apr 06 Couples Dancing, Casino style in Cuba runoff Apr 06 |
 | Bailar Casino, 2004. A couples runoff, round 1 The famous dance show from Cuba, casino dancing by couples |
 | shalow yet creamy brown runoff mud This was near a road 1 day after a rainstorm, i just couldn't resist the urge to try the mud. The boots are black rubber boots from a us hardware store i bought a while ago (bata footwear i think) There is a second part but i dont know if i should post it ... |
 | shalow yet creamy brown runoff mud - part ii Part ii of : This was near a road 1 day after a rainstorm, i just couldn't resist the urge to try the mud. |
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