Desalination is hogging the drought-solutions spotlight, causing programs like Pure Water San Diego to fly under the radar. The idea behind the Pure Water program is to recycle sewage into potable water using advanced scientific methods. Before you get too grossed out, you should know that after treatment, the water is cleaner than most current […]
Water Lords, a One-Act Play
I am very excited to announce that I will have a one-act play in Scripps Ranch Theatre’s 4th annual Out on a Limb: New Plays from America’s Finest City! I will be sharing the bill with two other talented playwrights: Tori Rice & Jenny Lane. Tickets are only $20 for an evening of three original […]
Think Small to Conserve Big
Often when reading about the drought I wish that individuals were empowered to do more. There are the standard tips to conserve water – turn off the faucet when brushing teeth, run the dishwasher less, etc. – but I already do all these things. They feel minor and ineffective, and it’s difficult to know how […]
Groundwater Depletion
During the drought, California has increasingly turned to groundwater to fill the deficit. Up until last year, groundwater was unregulated in CA – if anyone owned land and drilled a borehole, they could use as much of the water they found as they liked. It made sense during a time of abundance and made it […]
California Drought Primer
California relies on a network of water storage and delivery systems to maintain supplies year-round. Precipitation and snowfall varies greatly by location, season, and year to year, with most occurring in northern California, while demand for water is primarily along the coast and valleys south of Sacramento. Most precipitation occurs October-April, but demand is highest […]