Groundwater Overdrafts....

[Darian]

Here's a link to an article in a Colusa newspaper about subsidence of land due to over reliance on groundwater by growers and others in that area. Check it out:

http://www.appeal-democrat.com/colusa_sun_herald/groundwater-concerns-aired-in-colusa/article_7a954f4a-faca-11e4-8428-3bf52a0607d0.html#.VVYaQ1kyNCg.twitter

Just some perspective to point out that Ag water issues aren't confined to the San Joaquin Valley. Since legislation passed last year to regulate ground water extraction won't become effective until 2017, seems like it's just more of the same old, same old....

[SeanO]

"My water is going down, and I don't think I can do anything about it," said one farmer at the meeting. "My well is going to run out soon. Someone is using more water than I am."

Unsustainable practices in action, I guess.

Hope they can turn it around, but it seems like when $$ is on the line there is but little choice but to extract maximum value from the resource.

Thanks the the link, D!

Take care,