drought in California

[MordinSolus]

Originally Posted by Exitus Acta Probat

If I have a limited resource, such as water, does it become more or less limited with a positive population growth?

The population of the entire country has grown by a huge amount since Southern California's water infrastructure was put in place. Neglecting infrastructure is a national problem. If the infrastructure had been maintained and updated properly over these many decades it wouldn't be such a problem.

Originally Posted by goldenglory18

You quoted my whole post, so I know you saw the "I know it's not that simple" part....

You said you couldn't wrap your head around the why. I'm telling you how you can wrap your head around it.

[DriveNotCommute]

Originally Posted by L.A.-Mex

all we have to do is water less often, there is no need to strip your garden of trees, grass, or other non drought plants, my plants do very well with less water...

water at night, just to get the dirt and soil damp and a bit muddy, and just spray the lawn quickly... minimal waste of water and you get to keep your garden, and not get palm springs style gardening.

A very reasonable point. Some grasses can handle less watering and any reduction in water use is good.

But for those people who are willing to accept the removal of lawns, even if they keep the trees, why not? It doesn't have to be everyone. A well planned yard built out of pavers, planters and an occasional tree can be made to look really good too. It saves people the trouble of worrying about mowing the lawn and potentially adds nice usable patio space to the front yard too.

[Exitus Acta Probat]

Originally Posted by MordinSolus

The population of the entire country has grown by a huge amount since Southern California's water infrastructure was put in place. Neglecting infrastructure is a national problem. If the infrastructure had been maintained and updated properly over these many decades it wouldn't be such a problem.

I do not dissgree with any of what you've stated in the above. I'm simply saying that the surge in population is essentially throwing fuel on the fire. I wish people, especially Northeasterners, would stop moving here.

[MordinSolus]

Originally Posted by Exitus Acta Probat

I do not dissgree with any of what you've stated in the above. I'm simply saying that the surge in population is essentially throwing fuel on the fire. I wish people, especially Northeasterners, would stop moving here.

Oh no, people like my city! This must end!

[bpeeps]

Originally Posted by Exitus Acta Probat

I do not dissgree with any of what you've stated in the above. I'm simply saying that the surge in population is essentially throwing fuel on the fire. I wish people, especially Northeasterners, would stop moving here.

This is the second time I've seen you saying this. First time I laughed it off thinking it was a silly joke. But if you actually hate the idea of people moving to LA (which will only increase) then why don't you move out of LA? Or at least come to terms with reality.

[NewbiePoster]

Originally Posted by slowdude222

If California is experiencing a severe drought why do they let homes have grass? Why aren't they telling golf courses to have natural landscapes outside the fairways? Why don't they raise water rates?

Because the severe drought was only last year. How do you know they're not poised to implement measures like that? It's not entirely clear yet if the drought is long-term (i.e. permanent climate change, which would warrant such measures), or a short-term fluctuation.

[NewbiePoster]

Originally Posted by MordinSolus

Because Americans' worst fear is being inconvenienced.
"You mean my lawn would have to be not grass? NIMBY! NIMBY!"

It has nothing to do with NIMBY-ism. Do you even know what that is?

Replacing grass with xeriscaping and gravel isn't a big deal.

[MordinSolus]

Originally Posted by NewbiePoster

Because the severe drought was only last year. How do you know they're not poised to implement measures like that? It's not entirely clear yet if the drought is long-term (i.e. permanent climate change, which would warrant such measures), or a short-term fluctuation.

Central and Southern California have been in severe drought since 2013 and it's expected to last for at least a few more years. El Nino will be minor and mostly miss us. And climatologists are expecting a "mega-drought" in the next 20 or 30 years that will essentially kill agriculture on the Western half of the country.

Originally Posted by NewbiePoster

It has nothing to do with NIMBY-ism. Do you even know what that is?
Replacing grass with xeriscaping and gravel isn't a big deal.

Yeah, I know know what it is. Angry scared people who think change is worse than the Nazis.

[bpeeps]

Originally Posted by MordinSolus

Central and Southern California have been in severe drought since 2013 and it's expected to last for at least a few more years. El Nino will be minor and mostly miss us. And climatologists are expecting a "mega-drought" in the next 20 or 30 years that will essentially kill agriculture on the Western half of the country.



Yeah, I know know what it is. Angry scared people who think change is worse than the Nazis.

Godwinning.