http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2009/world/north-america/peter-gleick-californias-looming-groundwater-catastrophe/ Reporting the Global Water Crisis Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:22:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2009/world/north-america/peter-gleick-californias-looming-groundwater-catastrophe/comment-page-1/#comment-6103 Kevin Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:40:20 +0000 http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/?p=4260#comment-6103 What's also alarming is that CA Central Valley groundwater is naturally recharged through processes that rely on spring runoff and precipitation from the Sierra Nevada mountain range. For several years, the snow pack and water content in the mountains has been declining. Add to that the issues you raise and we have a serious problem on our hands. Most troubling is that CA produces half of all US fruits, nuts, and vegetables. That agriculture is in peril is water supply continues to decline. Thanks for a great article. What’s also alarming is that CA Central Valley groundwater is naturally recharged through processes that rely on spring runoff and precipitation from the Sierra Nevada mountain range. For several years, the snow pack and water content in the mountains has been declining. Add to that the issues you raise and we have a serious problem on our hands. Most troubling is that CA produces half of all US fruits, nuts, and vegetables. That agriculture is in peril is water supply continues to decline. Thanks for a great article.

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