Great report from the New York Times
· Reflecting from 1800 to 1950
· Endless bounty of all resources
Rain and snow
· Rain refills aquifers in east
· Snowmelt feeds western rivers
Thirsty farms and growing urban areas tap aquifers
· Overused and under regulated
· Overuse causes subsidence which reduces aquifer capacity
Great report from the New York Times
· Reflecting from 1800 to 1950
· Endless bounty of all resources
Rain and snow
· Rain refills aquifers in east
· Snowmelt feeds western rivers
Thirsty farms and growing urban areas tap aquifers
· Overused and under regulated
· Overuse causes subsidence which reduces aquifer capacity