So, April 1st, a Fool's Day. Who came to visit the High Sierra? Sacramento's Fool-in-Residence, Governor Jerry Brown. He wants to demonstrate his commitment to water conservation by noting the lack of snow accumulation in the higher elevations where water is traditionally stored as snow and runs off in the spring to be captured by the vast reservoirs that strangle the western flowing streams and rivers of the state.
His measurements were at 6" of water/snow. Last year at this time: 24"snow/water. Bottom line-lowest level since readings taken began over 100 years ago. Conclusion-drought conditions. Duh. And we tax payers provide a paycheck to this loon. Tsk,tsk. He's a Democrat. Now he announces a 25% cut back on usage by all consumers of water in the state or else. Or else what? Higher fees? Too late, already here. Fines? Sorry, used to those,too. Prison time? Already bursting at seams with marijuana users-no room at the inn. Public whippings in downtown piazzas/plazas? Politically infeasible/incorrect(although YouTube would love the coverage!).
How about a public information/education campaign? Numb from those already in effect. What are we likely to be stuck with? Annoying media messages, higher rates, water police/Nazis focusing on the poor sap who can barely afford his utility bills anyway.
Jerry Brown should take his state pension, take the wife on a cruise down the Rhine River and chill for a few years while he still has a few marbles left.
Goodnight, Jerry.
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