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State Chapters => California => Topic started by: rangerrebew on February 01, 2023, 12:07:44 pm
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WRITTEN BY JOHN HORVAT II ON JAN 31, 2023. POSTED IN LATEST NEWS
California’s Self-Inflicted Water Crisis Is Getting Worse Under Newsom
This year, California was hit by not one, but nine “atmospheric rivers” that drenched the state, flooded communities and filled reservoirs.
The storm fronts are called “rivers” because they concentrate their punch over long, narrow areas.
Despite the property damage, the parade of storms was a welcome respite after years of drought. [emphasis, links added]
However, California officials are saying the massive storms have not solved the drought problem. Water customers may be asked to continue conservation efforts. Agricultural users can expect only 30 percent of regular water deliveries.
https://climatechangedispatch.com/californias-self-inflicted-water-crisis-is-getting-worse-under-newsom/
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In the meantime, I understand there is near-record snowpack up in the Sierras...
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Self-inflicted crisis is the trademark of politicians everywhere!