While these politicians squabble about energy, money allocation and progressing the interests of their constituents, portions of America, Northern California in particular are going to be facing drought conditions., We here at T.A.S. are nervous for that, because that is home for us. The link to the Drought Monitor is on T.A.S.
My wife and I recently camped at Lake Orroville, or should I say, we camped at Empty Canyon Orroville. The resevior has not been this low since the early 1970's.
A camp attendant told us the reason for the drought is because Southern CA paid for the water rights and contracted that the water from Lake Orroville go to Southern CA. For those not familiar with CA, Northern CA supplies a huge portion of the state it's water resources. As Tom Sullivan says, "Always follow the money, you will find the answer wherever the money goes."
Why is nobody talking about our water supply? Is it because we have no control over it? Their is a program in Roseville, CA, where the City of Roseville will pay homeowners $1,000 as an incentive to have a water friendly yard. Rocks, tanbark, and hardy plants and trees that do not consume water like grass does. The program is a HUGE success. It makes an insignificant dent, but if more of these programs existed, perhaps it could help our situation.
Please let me know if their are other programs such as this around America, T.A.S. would be happy to hear about them!
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