Im always more interested in water resource management when I see it wrapped in with planning and development. By the time the crisis mode sets in and the alarms start to sound, you are so far past the core of the problem already. Here in PA we have an abundance of water but are looking for ways to exploit and pollute it with the Marcellus Shale gas well drilling.
I live in Denver and I got to tell you its just not Colorado that is using up all the water. The Colorado river doesnt even make it to the Pacific ocean now. As for the watering of the landscaping there are some GREAT artificial grasses out there that look just as good as the real grass, but most community boards will not allow it. If they did there would be a huge impact to the water sources and the enviroment. No more emissions and fuel for the mowers and trimmers, no more fertilizer to drain back into the rivers, and no more watering.
This is not just a Colorado problem, it is affecting all western rivers. I guess the simple is; do we want to see a bright green patch of grass or would we rather bask in the beauty of a natural river playing it's natural symphony. I would love to believe that our subliminal reverance of the wild lands will eventually overpower our self indulgence and the thought that these wondrous views will always be here.
Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 12:00AM
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Im always more interested in water resource management when I see it wrapped in with planning and development. By the time the crisis mode sets in and the alarms start to sound, you are so far past the core of the problem already. Here in PA we have an abundance of water but are looking for ways to exploit and pollute it with the Marcellus Shale gas well drilling.
I live in Denver and I got to tell you its just not Colorado that is using up all the water. The Colorado river doesnt even make it to the Pacific ocean now. As for the watering of the landscaping there are some GREAT artificial grasses out there that look just as good as the real grass, but most community boards will not allow it. If they did there would be a huge impact to the water sources and the enviroment. No more emissions and fuel for the mowers and trimmers, no more fertilizer to drain back into the rivers, and no more watering.
Thats my 2 cent
trout sniper
They should melt some more snow
Wow. Scary stuff. It's got me wondering if things are the same on my side of the Atlantic. Thanks for posting.
This is not just a Colorado problem, it is affecting all western rivers. I guess the simple is; do we want to see a bright green patch of grass or would we rather bask in the beauty of a natural river playing it's natural symphony. I would love to believe that our subliminal reverance of the wild lands will eventually overpower our self indulgence and the thought that these wondrous views will always be here.
I'M MOVIN' TO CANADA! I WONDER IF HUMANS ARE THIS STUPID ABOUT GRASS LAWNS UP THERE?