Comments on: Drought highlights California water shortage, will lead to higher food costs

By: Marla

Marla — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:24:49 +0000

50 yrs have been put into creating this so-called “water shortage.” The valley’s water system was replaced right under our noses – in one of the most barbaric manners imaginable. Our water is being re-directed beyond Friant / Millerton / Madera for upcoming development. Casinos, housing, dams, golf courses – contracts with Harrahs and Caesars have already been signed. Check this out: http://www.myspace.com/marlalk4

By: Marla

Marla — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:04:44 +0000

Secret water diversion is a ruthless and barbaric operation. In the case of Fresno / central valley, it began 50 yrs ago by a group of city employees and developers - by hand. Block-by-block, parcel-by-parcel. So keep in mind that the methods may not be what one would expect, but enough to finally get the job done. Upon being caught, Fresno Mayor prohibited reports - see how far he went in order to keep this covered up. CLICK: Behind Fresno's secret water diversion Also see CLICK: Marla

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 04 May 2009 23:22:30 +0000

I’m going to cast the first stone here, since I’m in the clear COMPLETELY in one thing. Population control! I see people talking about water conservation, desalinization, but I see no talk WHATSOEVER about getting the snip-snip, you know, tubes tied, cut. I’m in the clear because I chose this route rather than risk pregnancy every time I want to have fun. Therefore, I cannot contribute to this problem in this manner. THIS is the real problem. We have too many people alive. My suggestion is holding off on having babies for quite some time. Since this is completely unrealistic for most people, can someone please recite for the record Charles Heston’s famous speech at the end of “Planet of the Apes” in front of what’s left of the statue of Liberty?

We are so screwed for this reason!

By: david

david — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:34:17 +0000

i’m from the bay area there a a huge drought

By: leslie

leslie — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:45:50 +0000

Tom,

I think you’re right, all of these issues are connected.

And while Local Harvest is another great resource, Green Fork readers can access the Eat Well Guide directly from this blog by entering their zip code in the green box on the right.

The Eat Well Guide provides comprehensive info on local farmers’ markets throughout the US and Canada, as well as farms, markets, restaurants, even lodgings and other local-food eateries.

You can even find directions to these Eat Well destinations, through Eat Well Everywhere (http://eatwellguide.org/travel_map) or access the Guide via iPhone at m.eatwellguide.org

By: Tom Heidel

Tom Heidel — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:53:12 +0000

The rest of the country needs to start helping out and water is only part of it. Too many of us are used to going to the store and getting our produce whenever we want. This is courtesy of California and its water.
Transportation of this produce also has a green house gas expense.
People need to start using local providers of produce when in season. Local farmers markets can be located at: http://www.localharvest.org/.
Once people begin to purchase produce locally, it will develop these markets and bring cost down. In addition to supporting local businesses, you are getting fresher produce with much less green house gas emissions.
Take your locally sourced produce and can it. Canning, fermenting and freezing is a delicious way to save in-season produce for when it is not in season.

By: BeWaterWise Rep

BeWaterWise Rep — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:48:56 +0000

Fresh water reserve levels for Southern California have dropped significantly over the last few years. Years of drought on the Colorado River, and below-normal rainfall and snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains, combined with environmental restrictions on pumping water, have severely reduced the region’s water supply.
http://www.mwdh2o.com/mwdh2o/pages/yourwater/WaterAlert/
As a result, we are currently heading into Mandatory Conservation. What this means is that restrictions or fines on water usage could be imposed in order to address our water shortage. Therefore we need to make a conscious effort to reduce and minimize our water usage. Easy things we can do to help save water include fixing leaky sprinklers, installing water efficient shower heads, toilets and sprinklers etc. Check out all the tips on the site and pass it on to fellow Southern Californians!

By: OrganicGeorge

OrganicGeorge — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:28:51 +0000

During the oil crisis of the 70’s Buck Minster Fuller was asked he though of the shortage. He replied that he was not concerned about oil but what worried him was the shortage of water in the 21 Century.

Some people really do have vision.