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America's largest reservoir sees rising water levels after decades of depletion thanks to conservation in California

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Tags: water, conservation, usa.ca, reservoirs, rivers, colorado river, lakes, lake mead, author.erin rode, source.sfgate
https://www.sfgate.com/la/article/americas-largest-reservoir-filling-up-19969496.php

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Erin Rode
Published
Dec 10 2024
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577 words

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    vord
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    Ultimately, what this tells me is that farming operations in California need to be scaled down and diversified into areas which are not prone to perpetual drought. Especially the mostly-luxury...

    Ultimately, what this tells me is that farming operations in California need to be scaled down and diversified into areas which are not prone to perpetual drought. Especially the mostly-luxury good of marijuana.

    Yes, that means reducing availability of those products year-round elsewhere. Climate change is going to necessitate a return to the old ways: Growing locally in-season and preserving as much as possible till the next season. A lot less fresh fruit in February, a lot more canned and dried foods in our diets.

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    1. creesch
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      As far as I know marijuana isn't the biggest issue, this climate town video goes into it. It seems to be an overall issue of farmers loosing their water rights if they don't use the water and the...

      As far as I know marijuana isn't the biggest issue, this climate town video goes into it. It seems to be an overall issue of farmers loosing their water rights if they don't use the water and the biggest issue being crops used for cattle feed.

      Having said that, moving as much farming away from California seems like a good move regardless.

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    2. babypuncher
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      Or just import these things from places where they can be grown sustainably during off seasons. There are plenty of places in the US where growing cannabis year round is not a problem like it is...

      Or just import these things from places where they can be grown sustainably during off seasons. There are plenty of places in the US where growing cannabis year round is not a problem like it is in California.

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