CONSERVATION CORNER

SNOW AT LAST!

It's really nice to have snow on the ground and with our recent cold temperatures, it might actually stay awhile. Now that we are thinking about winter weather, let's see how we are really doing for precipitation thus far this season.

December through March are the wettest months of the year and thus far December was slightly above average with 6.66". Unfortunately, January was very dry, 0.39". From July 2003 through January 2004 the dam received 10.08" and the average for these months is 18.81", 54% of average to date. Average annual rainfall at the dam is 36.75". So thus far, we have only received 27% of our average annual rainfall.

We sure need a wet spring or the winter of 2003-2004 will be our 6th consecutive year with below average precipitation. Now, more than ever, everyone in Big Bear Valley needs to contribute towards water conservation. There are many ways to conserve water, both indoors and outdoors. Contact your water provider to find out the many ways you can conserve.

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