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Saving America's primary water source
  July 17: America's Great Lakes, the source of drinking water for 40 million Americans, is under attack from pollution, encroaching development and invasive species. Now, in the biggest financial commitment of any administration, President Obama wants to spend $475 million to protect the region. NBC Chief Environmental Affairs Correspondent Anne Thompson reports.

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California's Fertile Central Valley Suffers From Statewide Drought
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Calif. farm areas drying up
California’s farming areas aren’t dust bowls, at least not yet, but a three-year drought and water restrictions have slashed crops and jobs, undermining rural communities.

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