tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225097338021040513.post4122375321765707929..comments2024-03-24T22:56:28.114-07:00Comments on Monrovia Now: News and Comment about Monrovia, California: Monrovia Groundwater at 'Critically Low Level'; Christmas Tree Lighting; Construction Company Repentant; Etc.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225097338021040513.post-37242967635955432062016-10-26T09:32:46.683-07:002016-10-26T09:32:46.683-07:00The water issue makes my head spin: I met with a t...The water issue makes my head spin: I met with a top level city official a few weeks ago to discuss an emergency volunteer project to retrofit our residential parkways to include bioswales, (all that such a project would need from the city is a pre-approved plan, a minor administrative task). Note: 1" of rain fall on 1000sf captures some 600 gallons of water - point being, there is a huge amount of water falling on our pavement that can easily be redirected to permeable surfaces and ultimately replenish our water table. During that meeting I was told that the water situation was not critical due to the ~125% rainfall up north, I've read statements from experts that claim we would need 300% for 3 years to end the drought. This is a bit of a Hail Mary, but, I implore the citizenry to read-up on the water issue and get involved in the solution. In summary: Our current policy is not perfect and and leaves a lot of money on the table and is in stark contrast to the the advice of water and economics experts. Here's a link for a short read: http://waterla.org/urban-acupuncture/ and or Googling "Bioswale Parkway" is a good start.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783525904292529604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225097338021040513.post-64422143303076221072016-10-25T14:58:45.601-07:002016-10-25T14:58:45.601-07:00Thanks.Thanks.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16315819004940085941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225097338021040513.post-6463407384376284532016-10-25T14:41:37.947-07:002016-10-25T14:41:37.947-07:00Should be renamed to "Haugaaard Hillside Wild...Should be renamed to "Haugaaard Hillside Wilderness Area" for your amazing persistence to the issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com