Note From The Editor
Greetings Discerning Readers,

It’s pretty cool to be involved with an industry that serves humanity by quenching its thirst.  What other effort solves such a fundamental need, carries a higher responsibility, or deserves more thinking?  The individuals that serve the water industry understand this and thanks to the investment community’s PR push for water investment, along with the Green Movement taking place across the country and around the World; the public is finally getting the big picture about water and things are about to change.

I’m speaking of funding.  When the public majority understands the condition of our raw water sources and the unstable infrastructure that supports this precious resource, the funding will be there.  The legislation and debate over funding will reach a demanded compromise and whether the government pays the bill, loans money to municipalities, or the public pays for it all in the form of rate hikes; the funding will be there because the rehabilitation must be done.

The investing world has been throwing kerosene on the fire every since Forbes Magazine tagged water the “Oil of the 21st Century.”  This rapidly propelled water to the cover of other major magazines, TV and movies.  It is also the anchor of concern within the global-warming issue and many are remembering that the stewardship of water is a human health profession.

The House of Representatives Wednesday approved legislation that would authorize a $1.5 billion program for cities to repair and upgrade aging and outdated sewage systems that often overflow during wet weather events.  The Water Quality Investment Act of 2007 (H.R. 569) had broad bipartisan support, passing the House with a vote of 367 to 58.  H.R. 569 provides $1.5 billion over five years for EPA sewer overflow control grants to states and municipalities. 
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Above ground or in the ditch, the all new TracStar 630 is designed to make large diameter, butt-fusion a snap. It is the first fusion machine of this size specifically designed for in-ditch close quarter work while at the same time giving you all the advantages of a TracStar machine. The carriage has 4-jaws with a removable 3-jaw carriage and top loading heater and facer to maximize functionality within limited space. It is mounted on independently controlled, self propelled tracks and features a wireless remote driving control. The TracStar 630 will butt fuse 8” – 24” pipe and fittings and is hydraulically powered to assist all fusion functions including the operation of the jaws, pipe lifts, heater and facer.

Alamogordo watering restrictions going into effect
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- Water restrictions went into effect in Alamogordo last weekend with the start of Daylight Savings Time. Under the city's water...
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Idaho Supreme Court says state's water management system can stand
BOISE, Idaho -- Water managers must take into account where the resource can best be put to use -- not just who owned the rights to it first, the Idaho...
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Lawmakers hope to advance Great Lakes proposal
WASHINGTON -- A massive cleanup plan to restore the Great Lakes for future generations must be a priority in Congress this year, lawmakers and...
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Los Angeles on pace for driest rain year ever
LOS ANGELES -- With little moisture in usually wet February, meteorologists said Los Angeles is facing its driest year ever with less than 2 1/2 inches of rain so far.
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Navajo water dispute closer to resolution
WASHINGTON -- A long-standing water dispute in New Mexico's San Juan Basin appears to be inching toward a resolution, with two key Republicans agreeing to...
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Towns along Missouri River worry about running out of water
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., says he wants to rewrite the rules on how the Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation handle...
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Water board says cleaning Lake Okeechobee could cost $1.1 billion
PALM BEACH, Florida -- Cleaning Lake Okeechobee, which sits at the heart of the Everglades, could cost $1.1 billion and involve creating reservoirs and marshes...
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To help introduce the new 2007 curriculum of McElroy University Classes and Certification Options, McElroy is offering free or half-price classes (a discount of $600 or $300) to customers that purchase a McElroy Fusion Machine.

With the purchase of a hydraulic machine of 28 series or larger, you will receive a class of your choosing for free (i.e. a $600 discount).  Customers that purchase a manual machine size No.14 and below will receive 50% off a class of their choosing (i.e. a discount of $300).

Please note: the discount only applies to class tuition. Those opting for any certification will still be responsible for the $150 testing fee.

Eligibility
To receive the discount:

1. The machine must be purchased after 1/1/2007
2. Your distributor must register the machine with McElroy
3. Upon proper registration, a letter will be sent to the contact person listed on the registration with a discount code specific to each machine registered (codes can only be used for one time)
4. During registration, you will need to enter the discount code and qualifying machine's serial number for verification
5. You will initially be charged for the full price of the class but upon verfication, your account will be credited with the appropriate discount
6. All other rules and guidelines for McElroy University (such as cancellation policy) will still apply
7. This promotion is offered on a limited time basis and can be cancelled at any time