Scientists concerned California is on the verge of long-term drought

S.F. Chronicle, May 2, 2008

Two parched years -- punctuated by the driest spring in at least 150 years -- could force districts across California to ration water this summer as policymakers and scientists grow increasingly concerned that the state is on the verge of a long-term drought.

State water officials reported Thursday that the Sierra Nevada snowpack, the source of a huge portion of California's water supply, was only 67 percent of normal, due in part to historically low rainfall in March and April.

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"We're in a dry spell if not a drought," said California Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman. "We're in the second year, and if we're looking at a third year, we're talking about a serious problem."

Chrisman stopped short of saying the state would issue mandatory water rationing, which appears possible only if the governor declares a state of emergency. Rather, the burden will fall on local water agencies. Many, such as San Francisco and Marin County, have asked residents and businesses over the past year to cut water usage voluntarily by 10 to 20 percent.

link: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/02/MN9O10F8PK.DTL

what it was like here in the 70s and quit wasting water

1)if it's yellow it's mellow if it's brown flush it down
2)water in restruants should be request only
3)people need to say goodbye to their lawns
4)use a dish tub and water your plants with it

What does a dish tub do?

the tub keeps it from going down th drain .

Pouilly Pinot

water catchment and using our grey water to irrigate.

he is studying that currently