lets all sing "kumba-by-a"

From The Alternative Consumer , More from this Affiliate Published March 31, 2008 09:33 AM … EXCERPTED
Is Lake Mead Disappearing
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The water supply crisis is not just a third world issue. Nevada’s Lake Mead, the largest man-made lake and reservoir in the U.S., could go dry by 2021, according to a pair of scientists at the Scripp’s Institute of Oceanography in San Diego, California. If human-induced climate change and water usage continues at the present rate, or even slower, there is a 50% chance the lake will go dry in coming years — and sooner, rather than later. The Colorado River’s water is being consumed far beyond a sustainable level.
Regional climate models show California and areas of the Southwest could soon face a devastating water crisis. Reduced winter run-off — due to global warming, changing weather patterns and over-consumption — are draining the area of vital water. If the region enters a serious drought, matters will worsen quickly.
The loss of a resource like Lake Mead would have a tremendous negative impact on the agriculture industry, electrical power production, and local and regional water supplies. With 1.3 million people depending on electricity from the Lake and 8 million people drinking its water, serious conservation programs and restrictions must be put in place.
Agriculture consumes 60% to 80% of water in the area and any restrictions on agricultural water use would have a serious economic downside. Coastal California desalination plants and other measures will have to be explored and the neighboring, Lake Powell, may eventually have to be drained into Lake Mead.

How many times do “we” need to hear and see before “we” honestly see and hear…?

Someone’s just trying to scare us, right and really “we” do not need to be at all concerned about the fact that thorough the West, “we” – that’s you and me – are consuming all forms of water beyond a sustainable level.

Let’s see 2021 and it’s now 2008 that leaves a lucky 13 years before what….?

I don’t know about you, but it would seem prudent to me that “we” immediately honestly explore and assess the facts upon which these dire predictions about Lake Mead were based…?

What steps can “we” implement which will resolve the probability of this auspicious outcome or are there any…?

Or do “we” choose to face this momentous outcome collectively holding hands while singing – “kumba-by-a” …?