Resident blows up gates diverting water to the Los Angeles Aqueduct
Gates diverting water to the Los Angeles Aqueduct from the Owens Valley are dynamited, leading to 100 million gallons of water flows returning to Owens Lake.
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Orma and Degodia clans wage war over scarce resources in Kenya
The Orma and Degoodi clans wage war over grazing land and water due to a severe drought, with 10 fatalities.
Marehan and Garre clans clash over land and water rights in Somalia
The Marehan and Garre clans clash over land and water rights, with 34 fatalities.
Angry demonstrators protest over water supply in Tunisia
In June 18-19, demonstrators demanding a solution to a dried up water supply block the main road near Tozeur, leading to clashes with police.
Israel destroys Jordan canals
Israel, suspicious that Jordan is over-diverting the Yarmouk, leads two raids to destroy the newly-built East Ghor Canal, Secret negotiations, mediated by the US, lead to an agreement in 1970.
Ecuador, Peru fight over Cenepa River
Armed skirmishes arise in part because of disagreement over the control of the headwaters of Cenepa River. Wolf argues that this is primarily a border dispute simply coinciding with location of a water resource.
Ethiopian killed in water fight
One man stabbed to death during fight over clean water during famine in Ethiopia.
Bombing of water plant in Puerto Rico cuts off water for 30,000
Puerto Rican nationalists are suspected in the bombing of a substation owned by Water Resource Authority. This incident leaves approximately 30,000 people in San Juan without electricity. This bombing is linked to a larger group of violent attacks on the state-owned Water Resources Authority.
Mob destroys reservoir in Ohio
A reservoir in Mercer County, Ohio is destroyed by a mob that considered it a health hazard.
Petrochemical and fertiizer factors attacked by NATO, leading to contamination of the Danube River
NATO attacks petrochemical and fertilizer factories in Pancevo, Serbia, claiming they are “dual use,” producing chemicals and parts for both military and civilian uses. The attack leads to the extensive release of ammonia, ethylene dichloride, and other chemicals into the Danube River and contaminates the city’s water supply.