Will Water Conservation and Water Saving Green Technologies Spur the Future of American Prosperity?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:27:57 -0400

In June of this year, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger asked President Obama to declare Fresno County a federal disaster area. The White House has not yet responded to Governor Schwarzenegger's request. Requests for presidential disaster declarations are much rarer for droughts than for other natural disasters. Previous requests like this one were declined by the Bush administration. Nevertheless, the compounding effects of three straight years of drought have had a devastating effect on the stateÃ•s resources, as well as its already failing economy. As the New York Times reported, "These are dire circumstances," Mr. Schwarzenegger said at a stop in Mendota California, "Here in the Central Valley, no water means no work. And no work means people cannot feed their families." Without the federal disaster declaration, drought relief is usually handled through the Department of Agriculture's crop insurance program, which subsidizes underwriters of agricultural concerns and provides direct payments to farmers and ranchers. But with California's economy crippled and its budget woes growing it is doubtful that waiting for mother nature to cooperate is going to be enough. **End Summary** Topics: water conservation]]> low flow shower heads]]> green retro-fitti]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> For more information on Water and Energy Solutions Inc ., and the residential and commercial conservation products and services that they provide, visit their website at http://www.wesgogreen.com

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Will Water Conservation and Water Saving Green Technologies Spur the Future of American Prosperity?