ListenWater Conservation to be a Permanent Way of Life
June 26, 2009
The last time San Diego County could rely only on local supply for all its water needs was 1946. It will never happen again. San Diego's water future will certainly be drier than most of us are used to. KPBS reporter Alan Ray talked with Dennis Cushman, the Assistant General Manager of the San Diego County Water Authority. Cushman says three critical circumstances have developed at the same time.
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richardcarrollo // June 26, 2009 at 8:11 a.m. ― 4 months, 2 weeks ago
A win/win cycle
Problem: Birds poop on residential sidewalks
Issue: Large birds concentrate on street light arms
Concerns:
1. To rinse sidewalk or not
2. Which washes poop into ocean
3. Or leave poop on sidewalk where it is a possible health issue
4. And uses water
Possible Remedy: Place low cost “bird spike strips” on street light arms
Result: Birds land on trees where poop becomes fertilizer
Benefit: Trees consume carbon dioxide
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