• sin_free_for_00_days@lemmy.one
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    1 year ago

    Yeah, Newsom fast tracked some soak areas in like 5 counties through the Central Valley. It’s something at least. Seems like it would make a hell of a bigger difference to only grow water efficient crops in the area.

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      1 year ago

      I think that may start to happen but it’s going to be gradual. That said I have no problem with irrigation if it’s from well managed, sustainable supplies of water and it’s produces enough food to justify its use. I think we’re moving in that direction though slower than I’d prefer.

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        1 year ago

        Along those lines, I’m really curious why they haven’t installed floating solar down the aquaducts. Seems like it would be cheap and efficient.

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          I’m not familiar with this technology but it could be worth looking into! I guess the question is whether the reduction evaporation and land cost makes up for what I assume will be more expensive to install and maintain.