California governor orders mandatory water restrictions

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

mankind is always successful when it tries to stifle nature.  

 

As opposed to overpopulation which stifles nature by putting too much strain on the planet, wiping out species because of hunting/expanding/cutting down forests and fighting for limited resources?  Not saying we're there yet or will be in any of our lifetimes and I'm all about putting people first but we've only got one planet.

[HaloMagic]

[Amazing Larry]

What about China?

 

China just lets their people live in squalor. It's kind of a different approach.

[mtangelsfan]

As opposed to overpopulation which stifles nature by putting too much strain on the planet, wiping out species because of hunting/expanding/cutting down forests and fighting for limited resources?  Not saying we're there yet or will be in any of our lifetimes and I'm all about putting people first but we've only got one planet.

 

Of course, but there are hundreds of moves and steps to make that are wise and responsible.  You have already hit on one for California, ditch the stupid ass bullet train and build some desalination plants.  

[Crampknees]

Serious question but how often do some of you water your lawns during the summer?

[gotbeer]

Serious question but how often do some of you water your lawns during the summer?

 

Once or twice a week.  Our lawn get's pretty ratty in the summer.  In the winter, once maybe twice a week.  But usually the rain and dew keep it going.  So it's not as ratty.  

[HaloMagic]

Serious question but how often do some of you water your lawns during the summer?

I don't know. I'd have to ask Lou. I'm really not sure what kind of program he's got it on.

[Crampknees]

Once or twice a week.  Our lawn get's pretty ratty in the summer.  In the winter, once maybe twice a week.  But usually the rain and dew keep it going.  So it's not as ratty.  

That isn't bad. I guess it depends on the type of grass.  They have had watering restrictions since I moved to Texas years ago but I still have had neighbors who their sprinklers run every day and my lawn is as green or greener. I normally have some type of Bermuda which has long roots, making it a pain for any planters around it, but you can also train it to not not need constant watering. It goes dormant in the winter so I never turn it on....funny how my water bill still stays the same in the winter. 

[Crampknees]

I don't know. I'd have to ask Lou. I'm really not sure what kind of program he's got it on.

I know more about lawn care than Lou.  He just runs one of my crews. 

[Adam]

Serious question but how often do some of you water your lawns during the summer?

 

3-4 times per day for 2-3 hour intervals

[Crampknees]

3-4 times per day for 2-3 hour intervals

dick

 

There is actually a fire hydrant out front and I was going to uncork it and let it rip.  I don't think it is hooked to my meter. 

Edited April 3, 2015 by Kurt Swanson

[Slegnaac]

Serious question but how often do some of you water your lawns during the summer?

I stopped watering the lawn years ago.

When it rains or we get coastal fog/dew it always comes back.

[Adam]

Actually, when we bought our house just more than a year ago we put all of our money into improvements on the inside - wood floors, blinds, paint, electrical... The landscaping is next. Ultimately, I'm going to go with artificial turf. But we're probably a couple years out for that. 

[Tank]

Serious question but how often do some of you water your lawns during the summer?

 

we're allowed 3 times per week, but i'm expecting that to change pretty quickly.

[HaloFan85]

So residents only use 10% of the water

 

http://www.ppic.org/main/publication_show.asp?i=1108

 

 

If each of us didn't flush a toilet, water a lawn, or wash a dish, then the consumption would only decrease 10%.

 

Do I have this right?

I've read that also in other articles..

 

Agriculture is by far the biggest water user, but there's also the oil (fracking) industry.

 

There's also companies like Nestle that bottle up our tap water and resell it to the public.

[Angel Oracle]

Was three times a week, but I cut back to twice this week. Intervals are about 10 min.

[deepdrive]

I don't have a lawn. When I do, it will either be artificial or sub surface watered.

 

Yesterday,I drove by a nearby field that had just been planted(crops). They're using the big rainbird system. I had to slow down to get by because the runoff had flooded the street. "What drought" I guess.

[Jay]

I don't know. I'd have to ask Lou. I'm really not sure what kind of program he's got it on.

I wonder if Lou thinks this is funny or if he thinks you are a collosal douche.

[mtangelsfan]

I wonder if Lou thinks this is funny or if he thinks you are a collosal douche.

 

yes and yes

[Brandon]

Actually, when we bought our house just more than a year ago we put all of our money into improvements on the inside - wood floors, blinds, paint, electrical... The landscaping is next. Ultimately, I'm going to go with artificial turf. But we're probably a couple years out for that.

I bought a house once that had the gnarliest sprinkler system leak. I didn't make much moving in until the first bill came. Aside from putting a ton of money into overhauling the whole irrigation system it made me hate the lawn, water bill, and maintenance.

I tinkered with the sprinkler system so much to try and get the bare minimum and the water bill was still nuts for a single dude living alone....it was way more expensive than electric, and I could tell during the months it rained heavy.

Artificial is the way to go. Hopefully you're not in some bullshit homeowners association that gas some obtuse rules of putting it in.

[Hollyw00d]

Make sure you get one of those sweet backyard putting greens installed

[Tank]

I don't know how it is now, but the city of Glendale used to lose its mud over people trying to install artificial turf in their yard. City council members or HOAs or somebody didn't like the way it looked.

Our school, which isn't visible from the street, had to apply to the city for special permission to install artificial turf one of our playgrounds. Took the city about a month to finally give the okay.

[Tank]

I wonder what the new water restrictions are going to mean for water parks this summer.

[Blarg]

I wonder if Lou thinks this is funny or if he thinks you are a collosal douche.

Lou will just refer you all to Steve that handles all his lawn care needs.

[Tank]

Well that's understanable Tank. Armenians are known for their distaste of tacky things.

If it were possible, we'd have lawns here made out of Drakkar Noir.