To water or not? Experts says a lawn can bounce back
With restrictions on watering still stringent in many Triangle communities, keeping lawns green can be a challenge -- especially as temperatures rise. But experts says a lawn doesn't have to be green to be healthy.
State's power in drought backed
The state House tentatively approved legislation Monday evening that gives state officials authority to mandate water restrictions across North Carolina during a drought.
Drought bill has power in it
State officials could order water users across North Carolina to conserve in times of drought under a bill moving through the legislature.
Recent rains don't end drought
Heavy showers and storms over the weekend dumped more than 2 inches of rain in the Triangle.
Weekend rain boosts lake to healthy level
Falls Lake isn't full, but it's 11 inches higher than it was at this time last year, Raleigh officials say.
Rage for rain barrels relents even as drought returns
A 65-gallon rain barrel had been the must-have tool to save water, fight drought and show the neighbors you're the greenest dog on the block. Now the rain barrel looks like this year's Hula-Hoop.
Despite rain, drought still going
Successive thunderstorms of the past few days soaked lawns and cushioned reservoir supplies, but they didn't come close to ending the drought.
Raleigh panel to revamp rules on water
Advisory body bears a striking resemblance to the now-defunct Water Conservation Task Force.
Falls Lake falls a bit, Stage 1 rules apply
Falls Lake has dipped below full for the first time since April 5.
Big hike in water rates blasted
OWASA gets an earful at hearing.
Control of water by state at issue
Legislators meeting just months after the worst recorded drought in state history have yet to publicly debate proposals to give the state a greater role in local water conservation.
Water supply boils down
Triangle water managers are beginning to warn that this summer could bring a reprise of last year's widespread shortages.
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