The recent hot spell that has hit the Bay Area has magnified the need for one of our most precious resources: water. Whether it’s used for keeping a lawn healthy and green, or for staying hydrated while out in the sun, water in the Bay Area is a resource that is no longer as abundant as it used to be.
The recent hot spell that has hit the Bay Area has magnified the need for one of our most precious resources:Whether it’s used for keeping a lawn healthy and green, or for staying hydrated while out in the sun, water in the Bay Area is a resource that is no longer as abundant as it used to be. Drought may become a persistent problem, according to Greg Schwartz, a professor of geography and environmental studies.
While conservation efforts are important, he said we may yield better results by focusing on how we use the water we already have.Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use by 15 percent That means the need to conserve water will only increase. Representatives with Marin Water were outside the Urban Farmer store in Mill Valley holding one of several ‘Saving Water Summer Pop-Up’ events in Marin and Sonoma Counties Saturday. They were arming people with education and tools to help conserve water, all free of charge.
Joseph Ehrman attended the event and works in the landscaping business. He said he promotes conservation to his clients.
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