Wednesday, April 13, 2011
"Water, Water Everywhere...Except for California's Farms"
I saw this a while back and nothing has changed.
In fact, I think I just read about a court case that makes it worse.
I wonder if the fruits and vegetables can sue?...
In fact, I think I just read about a court case that makes it worse.
I wonder if the fruits and vegetables can sue?...
This is from Congressman Tom McClintock's website:
"California’s precipitation this season has gone off the charts. Statewide snow water content is 198 percent of normal; in the all-important Northern Sierra snowpack is 174 percent of normal. This is not only a wet year – it is one of the wettest years on record.
Yet yesterday, we have this announcement from the Department of the Interior: that despite a nearly unprecedented abundance of water, the Bureau of Reclamation will only guarantee delivery of 45 percent of the California Central Valley’s contracted water supply south of the Delta. This is the same percentage they received last year with barely average rainfall.
This is of crucial importance to the entire nation, since the Central Valley of California is one of the largest producers of our nation’s food supply. California produces half of the U.S.-grown fruits, nuts and vegetables on the nation’s grocery shelves and the prices you pay are directly affected by the California harvest. "
