California is in its fourth year of a record-breaking drought which is rendering significant economic and environmental impacts leading to an unstable future for the Golden State. California produces the largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of any state in the U.S. averaging around 2 trillion dollars and this drought is having a significant impact on many of these water-dependent economic engines. Many quality-of-life issues are also of significant concern. Therefore, it is critical that we as University stakeholders and residents of this great state continue our efforts to conserve and be mindful of our personal water usage. Any water use other than that for direct hydration or hygienic purposes should be given careful consideration. In many cases, water conservation measures can be increased simply by an elevated sense of awareness during its use.
The following link provides excellent water conservation tips for your kitchen, bathroom/laundry, outdoors and while at work: http://saveourwater.com/what-you-can-do/tips/ All of which can help increase your awareness These can all help raise the level of awareness needed to be better stewards of this precious resource.
Additionally, below are some of the most recent drought facts and information regarding the current status of this statewide water crisis:
• More than 44% of California is in “exceptional” drought — the worst level of drought.
• California is the world’s fifth-largest supplier of food.
• The current drought cost the (farming) sector an estimated $2.2 billion last year.
• An estimated 17,000 farm jobs were lost in California in 2014.
• The diminished hydropower capacity of California’s dams cost electricity customers a total of $1.4 billion in the past three years.
• California’s current drought is driest period in the state’s 163 years of recorded rainfall history.
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