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Comment on Plans for Sustainability Institute by Plantas Purificadoras

Plantas Purificadoras — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:04:05 +0000

These actions are those that can save the world of scarce water in the near future.

Comment on Quagga Mussels Invade Hoover Dam by RICK JAMES

RICK JAMES — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:26:51 +0000

I DNT LIKE THIS DAM

Comment on Quagga Mussels Invade Hoover Dam by Bridget Bittman

Bridget Bittman — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:19:18 +0000

Zebra mussels invaded all the Great Lakes causing countless problems. What they are find now is they have cleaned the lake, taken care of most the pollution problems and are now dying off because with all the pollution gone, there is nothing to sustain them.

These short-term pests can be a blessing in disguise.

Comment on An adventure not to be missed by Ceramic Water Dispenser

Ceramic Water Dispenser — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:31:02 +0000

Great content!

Comment on Quagga Mussels Invade Hoover Dam by Worlds Best Funny Pictures

Worlds Best Funny Pictures — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:50:47 +0000

Great Work…..

Comment on Department of Water Resources estimates record-low water allocations by My blog post… « Southern California through the Lens

My blog post… « Southern California through the Lens — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:44:55 +0000

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Comment on Department of Water Resources estimates record-low water allocations by Max

Max — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:02:14 +0000

I recognize that I live in a giant desert sometimes called Los Angeles County. A place that probably was never intended to have any full time residents and a place that certainly was never intended to have the second biggest city in the United States. However, somehow this happened and we now stand at a crossroads. How do we supply water to millions of people living in an enormous desert? The answer seems to be we pay large sums of money for water to be delivered from out of state and we try and create reservoirs and dams to get as much water out of the surrounding area as possible. This all worked well for a while, but with California’s ever-growing population water has become a prominent political and environmental question. For years experts having been telling the public that California is a severe drought and is quickly running out of cheap, accessible water. To me it seems that every time the issue of water comes up there is much talk and little action. Like so many political topics many talk a big game and have little back it up.

However, an important political figure has finally drawn the line in the sand. In my opinion he is not a very good overall governor. However, I do admire Governor Schwarzenegger’s outspokenness on touchy issues and the firm deadlines he often gives to California’s legislature. He was at it again on Monday, delaying action on over 700 bills passed during the summer legislative session until a water deal is made. A deal that Schwarzenegger hopes will drastically improve California’s ability to convey water to cities around the state as well as increase the number of reservoirs in the state. While I don’t agree with some of the details of Schwarzenegger’s plan, such as the increase in the number of reservoirs, at least progress is being made. At least someone had the courage to stand up and say this is wrong. Hopefully, when the deal is hashed out we can have what is necessary for human sustainability and what is good for the environment.

-Max

Comment on Climate Change & the California Water Supply by detoxdietguy

detoxdietguy — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:15:20 +0000

recently, there has been some massive flooding in the Philippines and Vietnam which i think is also due to Climate Change. the tropical storms in asia are somewhat getting stronger stronger each year.

Comment on Gray Water: Household Water Recycling is Revived by dave

dave — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:55:40 +0000

Here’s a green road to travel A typical car wash lasting 10 minutes uses approximately 100 gallons of water. What if we could conserve hundreds of gallons of water in one week. Go to a local car wash that uses recycled water or use an eco-friendly waterless car wash. It takes only 15 minutes, is effective and uses no water

Comment on Feinstein Seeks Delay on Delta Smelt Water Restrictions by dave

dave — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:56:21 +0000

How will this play out with residents like the repercussions? I was reading an article that stated restrictions like no car wash after a time, no bird baths, no lawn watering and I bumped into a solution for car wash. Has anyone ever head of a waterless car wash?