The following is a transcript of the Apr. 2, 2012, edition of the WaterWorld Weekly Newscast.
Hi, I'm Angela Godwin, digital media editor for WaterWorld magazine, bringing you this week's water and wastewater news headlines. Coming up...
• Water pipeline moves forward in Michigan
• Origami brings clean water to Ethiopia
• Philly recognized for innovative stormwater program
• Beijing to curb water usage
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Planning is underway for a new pipeline that will bring water from Lake Huron to communities in Michigan's I-69 corridor.
The pipeline's intake is currently in the design phase and if all goes according to plan, officials have said construction could begin as early as this fall.
The pipeline is expected to cost some $600 million, with the intake accounting for about $30 million of that.
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Two creative and inspiring individuals in Dallas are using origami to help bring clean drinking water to developing countries. They are Isabelle Adams, age 8, and her sister Katherine, age 6.
These two inspiring young ladies learned about the desperate need for clean water around the globe from a YouTube video and were moved to try to help.
Now they are making handmade origami ornaments to raise funds for Houston-based Living Water International. Last year, they raised over $9000 and -- along with a donor's matching contribution -- were able to fund the construction of a water well in Ethiopia.
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The Clean Water America Alliance recently announced the six winners of its second annual U.S. Water Prize, a program recognizing innovative, watershed-based approaches to water sustainability.
One of the recipients, the Philadelphia Water Department, is being recognized for its "Green City, Clean Waters" program, an initiative that's uniting the city with its water environment and creating a green legacy for future generations.
PWD's general manager of public affairs Joanne Dahme tells us more:
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Dahme said Philadelphia sees the program as a national model for other cities who are embracing a green approach to urban water management.
The U.S. Water Prize awardees will be recognized at a special ceremony on April 23rd. In the meantime, be sure to tune into the WaterWorld Weekly newscast over the coming weeks as we will continue to share the winners' stories with you.
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In international news...
As Beijing struggles with a water shortage, officials there are considering a new rule aimed at curbing water usage.
The measure would set water quotas and higher fees for certain target users -- such as golf courses, ski resorts, and wash houses.
The guideline is currently under review but could take effect later this year.
For WaterWorld magazine, I'm Angela Godwin. Thanks for watching.
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