Hello Everyone!
Today I will be talking about the end of California's drought emergency that happened this week, as well as the impact it has had and will continue to have on the state. After going through the driest four year period ever recorded, California's drought emergency has finally ended. On Friday, the Governor of California lifted numerous emergency orders put in place in 2014-2015 in an attempt to save California's water supply. The drought was the worst ever recorded; only 4% of the state didn't have abnormal dryness and a third was at an extreme level of dryness. Now, due to an unusually wet winter, only 8% of the state is experiencing mild drought.
While the state is much better off than it was four years ago, California will continue to experience negative side effects from the event. One area that will be hurt greatly is the environment. Experts on California wildlife say there will most likely be a permanent change in the ecosystems at higher elevations. Another large impact is on cities and homes, as the Governor has decided the state will continue to conserve water in case of another severe drought. Communities must report their water usage, and there are restrictions on watering lawns and washing off sidewalks. The government has also planned on establishing long term water conservation measures and better planning for future dry seasons. These measures will also aide in the protection and replenishing of the state's groundwater, which was greatly overdrawn during the drought. City officials say the most challenging aspect of continuing to conserve water will be in the water wastage in residential areas.
Hopefully this blog post taught you more about the drought and it's effects in California, as well as the importance of water conservation!
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