Colorado and the West is running out of water . . . (Denver: skateboarding, live)

[Josseppie]

Originally Posted by Mike from back east

But if the city does NOT grow, as it's boosters visualize, that water will be a good item to sell to others for a profit, eh.

That's what Pueblo does now, well kind of.

Pueblo would never sale the rights because then they are gone forever but the board of water works leases our extra water to places like Aurora which is one of the main reasons the Pueblo Board of Water Works is able to keep my rates so low.

Plus that is also one reason why, in my opinion, Pueblo has so much power politically in Colorado. No one likes to admit it but for Pueblo's size we hold more power then we should.

[Josseppie]

Also, Pueblo is going to get money for other cities water rights as well. Colorado Springs is working out a deal so they can build the SDS though Pueblo County and the independent auditor recommends that pueblo say that if Colorado Springs leases the water to other users Pueblo get something out of the deal, i.e. money. That will mean that they will help keep our rates lower as well as in the future.

[CherryMagic]

Originally Posted by CosmicWizard

Josseppie wrote:

So I guess you guys don't believe in personal property rights?

I think you are jumping to conclusions. What I said is that, watering lawns in a dry climate is a crime against nature IMO. It has nothing to do with property rights. It's simply common sense. Not much rain from the sky...don't waste it by watering a lawn.

I agree! The prettiest lawns I see when driving through PW are those that are left in natural state which is how I would leave my land should I choose to build on it.

Take May '07 - every precievable color of wild flowers were blooming state wide. My property looked like a rainbow.

My daughter made the comment on this past Christmas trip: " Nothing is green!" Duh!

So I took her to San Isabel and threw her in 2 1/2 ft of snow. Didn't hear another word from her after that.

[Josseppie]

If that's the kind of yard you like then I fully support your right to have it just like I like a yard with Kentucky Blue Grass and bushes and trees. Everyone has their personal perferances!

[Mike from back east]

Originally Posted by CherryMagic

I agree! The prettiest lawns I see when driving through PW are those that are left in natural state which is how I would leave my land should I choose to build on it.

Take May '07 - every precievable color of wild flowers were blooming state wide. My property looked like a rainbow.

My daughter made the comment on this past Christmas trip: " Nothing is green!" Duh!

So I took her to San Isabel and threw her in 2 1/2 ft of snow. Didn't hear another word from her after that.

And pix of this lovely yard are where? Hmm pal?

[yodi]

Originally Posted by Josseppie

As far as zeroscape if people want to use it then great, I just don't like it. Personal preference.

It's not zeroscaping, it's xeriscaping. A common misconception about xeriscaping is that you're left with nothing but rocks. In reality, you can have a very colorful, low maintenance yard using a mix of materials including native plants. Check out the Denver Water site for photos of how beautiful xeriscaping can be. http://www.denverwater.org/cons_xeri...ape_index.html

[Josseppie]

Originally Posted by yodi

It's not zeroscaping, it's xeriscaping. A common misconception about xeriscaping is that you're left with nothing but rocks. In reality, you can have a very colorful, low maintenance yard using a mix of materials including native plants. Check out the Denver Water site for photos of how beautiful xeriscaping can be. Xeriscape Index page

That's what I thought xerscape was, I just do not know how to spell lol

I have some areas like that, my house sits on a 1/2 acer lot, I just like lawn as well. I will take some pics of the yard tonight and tomorrow if Pueblo gets snow, then you can have a idea of what it looks like with my Christmas decorations up.

[Katiana]

I agree with MFBE on the ag. issue. I have made several posts about this in the past few days. We do need to look at sustainable agriculture. We also need to look at more efficient irrigating methods. I am not opposed, per se, to irrigating either ag fields or yards, but I think the most efficient means possible should be used, and I think drought-tolerant plantings should be used in both instances.

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by Katiana

I agree with MFBE on the ag. issue. I have made several posts about this in the past few days. We do need to look at sustainable agriculture. We also need to look at more efficient irrigating methods. I am not opposed, per se, to irrigating either ag fields or yards, but I think the most efficient means possible should be used, and I think drought-tolerant plantings should be used in both instances.

The huge difference between the Midwest and the Plains is related to irrigation usage. The Midwest uses little irrigation while the Plains uses lots.

[Josseppie]

Originally Posted by GraniteStater

The huge difference between the Midwest and the Plains is related to irrigation usage. The Midwest uses little irrigation while the Plains uses lots.

There was a show on the History channel about the "dust bowl" and how bad it was and why it happened. Great show!