• @sin_free_for_00_days
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    11 year ago

    Yeah, Newsom fast tracked some soak areas in like 5 counties through the Central Valley. It’s something at least. Seems like it would make a hell of a bigger difference to only grow water efficient crops in the area.

    • @LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net
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      21 year ago

      I think that may start to happen but it’s going to be gradual. That said I have no problem with irrigation if it’s from well managed, sustainable supplies of water and it’s produces enough food to justify its use. I think we’re moving in that direction though slower than I’d prefer.

      • @sin_free_for_00_days
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        11 year ago

        Along those lines, I’m really curious why they haven’t installed floating solar down the aquaducts. Seems like it would be cheap and efficient.

        • @LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net
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          11 year ago

          I’m not familiar with this technology but it could be worth looking into! I guess the question is whether the reduction evaporation and land cost makes up for what I assume will be more expensive to install and maintain.

          • @sin_free_for_00_days
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            11 year ago

            I’ve just watched a couple videos like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZXV2p73vcE and it sure seems like that canals would be a decent fit. The state wouldn’t have to deal with regulation issues (I think, I’m far from an expert) because the land is already working for the state.

            Then again, I have fantastic ideas all the time, but they usually spring from a foundation of frightening ignorance of details.

            • @LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net
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              21 year ago

              Yeah interesting but it always comes down to the economics which I’m no expert on. I have a buddy who is a former solar engineer so maybe so will ask his opinion on this.