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Colorado River flow
http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2014/04/09/a-communi...
Good article in Nat. Geo
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Enjoying the Moment while it Lasts
Should be the watchword.
Since there is very little (near zero) chance that, given the lack of enough water to go around among those entitled in the
U.S., it is something that will happen on a regular basis.
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Thanks nice to see ! Didn't think it would ever flow that far again in my life .
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ligui
Thanks nice to see ! Didn't think it would ever flow that far again in my life . |
I hope you are wrong. There has been alot of advances in conservation of Ag. use of water in the past few years- drip irrigation, lining canals to
prevent seepage, etc. Also, cities such as Las Vegas are adding incentives to home owners to plant desert shrubs rather than grass. I wish Yuma had a
plan. I have a house in Yuma and it is in the Association rules that we have green grass. I have protested many times but the rule remains.
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A Political 3rd Rail
Telling voters in the western U.S. that they would face unwelcome water choices so that we could ship THEIR water to
Mexico !
Sounds like a Winner ?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
Telling voters in the western U.S. that they would face unwelcome water choices so that we could ship THEIR water to
Mexico !
Sounds like a Winner ? |
We have shipped water to Mexico for years and will continue to do so by agreement. It would benefit the local area (Yuma Az., San Luis, Mexico) if we
could continue to provide water south of Morelos Dam. Good for tourism, the environment and local economy.
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I probably never thought I would agree with anything Bill would post, but the fact is that the entire West is experiencing a protracted drought that
has resulted in record low levels in all of the dammed lakes, and the need for water conservation rules in many cities. If it doesn't change soon it
could become catastrophic. Already the California agriculture industry is being affect in a major way, and you can expect the price of fresh produce
to skyrocket.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I probably never thought I would agree with anything Bill would post, but the fact is that the entire West is experiencing a protracted drought that
has resulted in record low levels in all of the dammed lakes, and the need for water conservation rules in many cities. If it doesn't change soon it
could become catastrophic. Already the California agriculture industry is being affect in a major way, and you can expect the price of fresh produce
to skyrocket. |
Yes, we are affected by climate change and we are in a drought. But we could implement other measures such as doing away with green grass in yards,
swimming pools, and planting plants that thrive in arid conditions. We are heading in that directions but we can do more.
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We have a snowpack of over 140 % here in the rockies this year . Hope this helps some .
 I remember traveling to duck hunt with my father in the area .
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ligui
We have a snowpack of over 140 % here in the rockies this year . Hope this helps some .
I remember traveling to duck hunt with my father in the area .
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Wow, that's really great!!! The Colorado River gets most of it's water from the Colorado Rockies, and southcentral Wyoming (Wind River Range, etc.)
via the Green River. What you say sounds good to me.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bacquito
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I probably never thought I would agree with anything Bill would post, but the fact is that the entire West is experiencing a protracted drought that
has resulted in record low levels in all of the dammed lakes, and the need for water conservation rules in many cities. If it doesn't change soon it
could become catastrophic. Already the California agriculture industry is being affect in a major way, and you can expect the price of fresh produce
to skyrocket. |
Yes, we are affected by climate change and we are in a drought. But we could implement other measures such as doing away with green grass in yards,
swimming pools, and planting plants that thrive in arid conditions. We are heading in that directions but we can do more. |
Just think about how many golf courses, swimming pools and fountains there are in Maricopa County, for instance. And they probably pale in comparison
to what they have in the Vegas area.
No waste going on. Right?
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Waste is in the Eye of the .................
Voters.
As it should BE !
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
Voters.
As it should BE ! |
Until, out of desperation, they must change their lifestyle or die of thirst.
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One Thing's for SURE
IF the choice for those Voters is between their Lawns and Pools and Mexico's
whatever, it's a good bet that Mexico loses.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
IF the choice for those Voters is between their Lawns and Pools and Mexico's
whatever, it's a good bet that Mexico loses. |
What you are overlooking is the severity of the current drought. Choices that may have to be made by folks NOB will have nothing to do with Mexico.
That said, we have a history of development in desert areas, that really needs to stop.
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Straying OFF-Point ?
THAT point was the idea of routing water in excess of treaty obligation to Mexico during a time when doing so would come at the expense of
those in the U.S. who have a RIGHT to said resource.
It IS correct to say that ongoing Drought conditions WILL require Choices as to the BEST use for those in the
U.S.
ANYBODY else comes AFTER.
That's a Political Reality.
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My understanding is that the Colorado Rockies in general have a snowpack that is 140% of normal this year-------if true, that will surely help the
situation?!?!?!?!?
Overall, this type of variation is normal for the Colorado River/Green River drainage system, and has been so for the recorded history of such things.
I do agree that the development of the desert is a fragile proposition, and some (many?) will be hurt if they don't individually and collectively
plan right long term.
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Speaking of WASTE ...................
Reading the L.A. [Communist Peoples Daily] Times the other day, I noted the debate over their wasting 25 Million Gallons of
treated water daily to restore the Riparian Habitat in the Los Angeles River.
Providing the Gang-Bangers a prettier environment in which to dump their Bodies ?
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Where is the 140 % ?
Lakes are so down that it will take 200% +
http://snowpack.water-data.com/uppercolorado/index.php?getal...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
Reading the L.A. [Communist Peoples Daily] Times the other day, I noted the debate over their wasting 25 Million Gallons of
treated water daily to restore the Riparian Habitat in the Los Angeles River.
Providing the Gang-Bangers a prettier environment in which to dump their Bodies ? |
Good thing that you're not a racist.
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