Hydrological, or direct, effects of doing this include reduction in downstream river flow, increased evaporation in the irrigated area, increased level in the water table as groundwater recharge in the area is increased and flow increased in the irrigated area.
Origins: This item about the elimination of imminent danger pay (also known as combat pay or hostile fire pay) for all U.S. military personnel save for those who are being shot at includes some truth and a good deal of mischaracterization.
Enlisted personnel qualifying as career flyers received incentive pay ranging from $150 to $400 per month. Hazardous duty pay for crew members ranged between $150 and $240 per month, while non-crew members received $150. Diving pay was a maximum of $340 per month. Hostile fire or imminent danger pay was $225 monthly. Sea duty pay ranged from $50 to $646 per month, depending on rank and how many years of sea duty the soldier had accumulated.