by Liam Smith | Jan 10, 2023 | Agriculture, Drinking Water, Environment, Population, Water
So the rain has come, what does this mean for the drought? Before we get into what is happening as the rain falls, let’s look at what happens to the ground during a drought. Soils naturally carry moisture, this moisture spaces out soil particles while also holding...
by Liam Smith | Oct 19, 2022 | Agriculture, Environment, Irrigation, Population, Water
Drip. Drip. Drip. Yup, you guessed it, another irrigation technique. Now, we will discuss what drip Irrigation is. Drip irrigation is another irrigation technique that is used for large crops. Drip irrigation uses tubes or pipes that are buried beneath the soil. The...
by Liam Smith | Oct 17, 2022 | Agriculture, Drinking Water, Environment, Irrigation, Population, Water
Let’s talk acequias. Acequias are a form of irrigation that has been used for hundreds of years. In the US, acequias are most well known for their use throughout New Mexico. Acequias use a community-based approach to regulate water resources. Acequias are essentially...
by Liam Smith | Oct 14, 2022 | Agriculture, Environment, Irrigation, Water
Water is life, but how we use water is just as important as getting to the water. This is the first of a series that will discuss different irrigation techniques. Up today- flood irrigation. First, what is flood irrigation? Flood irrigation is an irrigation system...
by Liam Smith | Oct 12, 2022 | Agriculture, Irrigation, Water
When I’m out hiking, my favorite snack is almonds. When I open the fridge, I see almond milk. Almonds are delicious. Did you know that Kern County in California is the number one almond-producing region in the U.S.? Yet there is limited water. Over the last 20 years,...
by Liam Smith | Oct 10, 2022 | Agriculture, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Environment, Water
Jackson, Mississippi has been struggling with getting clean drinking water to its residents. Nearly 7 weeks ago, the city issued a boil water notice due to the possibility of raw water entering city pipelines after a big storm. According to NPR, Jackson city officials...
