Is your green lawn draining California's water supply?

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published July 16, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 19 years ago.

It's no surprise that the inland areas of California use more water than the coastal regions. Host Tom Fudge speaks to Ellen Hanak from the PPIC and Bill Jacoby from the San Diego County Water Author

Is your green lawn draining California's water supply?

It's no surprise that the inland areas of California use more water than the coastal regions. Host Tom Fudge speaks to Ellen Hanak from the PPIC and Bill Jacoby from the San Diego County Water Authority about the latest trends in water consumption.

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Ellen Hanak . Is an Economist with the Public Policy Institute of California. She was the lead researcher on a PPIC report called "Lawn and Water Demand in California."
Bill Jacoby . Is the Director of Public Affairs and the former manager of the conservation program for the San Diego County Water Authority.

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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