Natural cycles and sea surface temperatures are the main culprits for California's drought. These new findings build off an earlier report the was published by Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. One of the more interesting finds from the study was that the drought in California is not caused by global warming. Droughts are a common occurrence in the state's climate record and multi year droughts are common. This new information can help better prepare water managers and major industries better prepare for lengthy dry spells. As Richard Seager who is a professor at Columbia University says,"preparedness is key".
This is an astonishing find and in the future, may result in a great drought outlook. As a Californian, I know first hand how drought is effecting everyone. Water is tight and local reservoir are nearly empty. One of the biggest concerns when it comes to water is farming. Farming is a huge economy in California's central valley. With the limited amounts of water farmers have limited irrigation waterings. Although many species are at risk of water shortages, the Salmon is probably in the biggest trouble of them all. They cannot swim up river without water and if dams block their way, they cannot spawn. In conclusion, these findings are huge for California and will benefit many people, species and ecosystems in the near future.
This is an astonishing find and in the future, may result in a great drought outlook. As a Californian, I know first hand how drought is effecting everyone. Water is tight and local reservoir are nearly empty. One of the biggest concerns when it comes to water is farming. Farming is a huge economy in California's central valley. With the limited amounts of water farmers have limited irrigation waterings. Although many species are at risk of water shortages, the Salmon is probably in the biggest trouble of them all. They cannot swim up river without water and if dams block their way, they cannot spawn. In conclusion, these findings are huge for California and will benefit many people, species and ecosystems in the near future.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141208145604.htm