The Sierra Club San Diego Chapter is launching a local Water Committee to educate and mobilize the community on local and regional freshwater issues. It’s critical to understand the connection between our tap water and the Colorado River, where 60% of our water originates.
According to the Sierra Club, the two largest reservoirs in the Colorado River system sit below 30% capacity. Negotiations this year will affect Western water rights for generations. The good news is San Diego has achieved a 52% reduction in per capita water use since 1990. The new Water Committee goals for this year are building a committee of 10 active members, commenting on water related projects, hosting educational events and field trips and developing partnerships with local organizations.
Contact Stefan Frutiger at stefan.fruitiger@outlook.com to join, attend an event or to learn more about where your water comes from.
Join the UUFSD Climate Action Committee on Feb. 4 via Zoom for more information and inspiration.
Posted by Donna Gerhauser for Climate Action Group