Tag: Water
Considering we have to treat fresh water to begin with…
California eyes recycling wastewater for drinking
Considering we have to treat fresh water to begin with, it really is a matter of degree and the “Ick!” factor. The one thing that bothers me about the article is that they keep talking about it as a “source” rather than a way to stretch what you’re getting further.
Seasonal Wetlands: Summer vs Spring
Seasonal Wetlands: Summer vs Spring by Kelson Vibber
It finally occurred to me to put together a side-by-side image of the one spot I managed to take photos of on both hikes!
On the right: May in Madrona Marsh, after winter and spring rains filled up the low-lying areas of the preserve.
On the left: Late August in the same spot, after summer had dried up the pools. Despite the drought, and helped along by a couple of freak summer storms, the ground is still holding onto enough moisture that the floor of the vernal pool is covered with low greenery instead of dry grass.
I know, it’s always better to put “before” on the left, and I tried it with that layout, but it ended up looking better this way.
The last of the seasonal wetlands at Madrona Marsh…
Photo taken at: Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
The last of the seasonal wetlands at Madrona Marsh, a nature preserve surrounded by suburban Torrance, California. These pools spread over the grounds each winter and spring with storm water, and dry out each summer.
And it really is surrounded by the city. Housing tracts on two sides, retail on the third, and a Target on the fourth, just a few dozen yards to the right of this spot.
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Seasonal wetlands at Madrona Marsh…
Photo taken at: Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
Seasonal wetlands at Madrona Marsh. Winter and spring rains fill up these shallow pools, which become home to birds, frogs, insects and more during spring and summer. By the end of summer, the pools dry up until the next year.
Swimming pool under construction for the new hotel next door. Someone’s optimistic about water for 2015.
Swimming pool under construction for the new hotel next door. Someone’s optimistic about water for 2015.