Please join
us for our monthly meeting
at the La Jolla Riford Public
Library,
7555 Draper Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
on Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 2:30-4 pm
business meeting 1 to 2:30
HOW TO SURVIVE THE SAN DIEGO WATER CRISIS
New Water Restrictions and Water Cops
“No Time to Waste, No Water to Waste”
Presenter and Discussion Leader:
Ray Roberson, Water Conservation Analyst
In 2006, Tim Barnett* sketched a grim
future when asked about the impact climate
change would have on San Diego's water
supply. The drier future that he predicted
has become a reality. As the climate continues
to warm, we will have less water. Barnett
projects that in 40 years the warming climate
will reduce runoff to the Colorado River
so much that there will be water shortages
in 9 out of every 10 years. Since 2005,
the Lake Powell and Lake Mead reservoirs
have lost 59% and 47% of their water reserves
respectively. By 2011, the San Diego Metropolitan
Water District (MWD) will be depleted of
its water reserves. The water situation
is at a crisis point and we need a viable,
long term, sustainable solution.
This June 1, San Diego’s “lawn-watering
days” started. The city will spend
$756,000 to hire 10 water cops. Our speaker,
Ray Roberson, is uniquely qualified to
help us understand this crisis and help
us comply with water restrictions, clarify
what to expect from the “water cops,” and
guide us in learning how to live with less
water.
*Research Marine Physicist, Scripps Institution
of Oceanography (SIO).
Congratulations! La
Jolla Democratic Club Receives Award at
Roosevelt Dinner “2008
CLUB OF THE YEAR” AWARD RECEPIENT
FOCUS FOR CHANGE ISSUE GROUPS
The LJDC has formed Issue Groups to continue the movement that started
with the 2008 grassroots election network inspired by Barack
Obama and
the San Diego County Democratic Party GO Team’s “neighbor to
neighbor” campaign. The purpose of the Focus For Change Issue Group
is to expand the community of well-informed club
members, increase the
general public’s understanding of the issues, and develop positive
action plans for accomplishing specific outcomes.
Focus groups have been started in the following areas: Climate Change,
Consumer Safety, Health Care, Education, Economic Justice, End War, Military
Families and Veterans, Government Accountability, War Crimes, and Young
Democrats. Please consider joining an existing Focus Group or starting
one that better matches your interest, expertise, or passion.
Contact Dr. Michael McQuary (858) 752-9544 or michael_mcquary@yahoo.com
