Hey everyone!
So just this past week I went to Big Bear, California as part of a retreat. Although I very much enjoyed the natural and beautiful scenery of Big Bear itself, I was beyond saddened to notice the effect of the California drought on the once-filled and magnificent lake. When I visited Big Bear a few years back, specifically about seven years ago, the lake was seemingly untouched. Blue and overfilled, the lake's expansion was endless. Now, although still large, the lake has drastically dried out, leaving behind sandy areas in which piers sit as sorts of remnants. I decided to take pictures to document this unfortunate occurrence.
*The dry and sandy areas are areas that once used to be overfilled with water and acted as a habitat for many species.
Since I am discussing the devastating impact of the drought, I would like to go ahead and post more pictures (that are not mine) of drying lakes around California.
Although the immediate cause of the drought is beyond our control, we do have the control to limit our water use in addition to preventing further global warming (global warming accelerates the drought).
For more information about the drought, here is my research paper from my blog: http://helphealourearth.blogspot.com/p/california-drought.html
For more information on how to use water wisely and prevent further global warming:
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