Last week, California’s Governator Schwarzenegger declared a statewide environmental emergency. This is the third consecutive year California has experienced a drought. Some counties have already decided that water rationing is the best option. The Governor is still only ‘threatening’ with water rationing. He has asked everyone living in cities to reduce water use by 20%. It is very difficult to gage how much of one's water usage is 20%. We need some serious changes, soon!

Watch the announcement here.

5 Reasons why this problem sucks for CA residents:

1. No more “Singing in the Rain” shower performances.

2. Pools can only be refilled with grey water.

3. The entire state is going on a diet since there isn’t enough water to produce food for everyone.

4. No more slip-and-slide birthday parties.

5. Waterman just lost his job.

3 Reasons why this problem rocks for CA residents:

1. The state plans to expand public utilities projects

2. and hence jobs will be created

3. People will finally start caring about this precious resource

Drought is a really serious problem that will impact food production, employment and the livelihoods of entire communities.