Paul wrote:

>> The water *is* there. Reservoirs in Northern California are doing just
>> fine. It is a *completely* political act.
>
> Tell that to my sister to works for the state water management district
> and who designed the SWAMP system while at Moss Landing. The water tables
> are being depleted at a rapid rate and the Sacramento River delta is being
> destroyed because of the water demands in the south. It is a nightmare.
> Not to mention we have had some state-wide drought issues for more than 10
> years now.

How old is your information?


>> Are you aware of the horrendous impact of desertification on the
>> surrounding environment?
>
> I am. Are you aware of wehat causes it?

I know what's causing it in the Bakersfield area, which was the area under
discussion.

Bob