Once again this exemplifies what is wrong with the Endangered Species Act. The question becomes to what extent do we continue to restrict water usage in order to protect fish? Do we allow businesses to go under, food prices to rise and unemployment in parts of California’s Fresno County to rise above 40%?
California is in the middle of a moderate drought by California standards but in agriculture rich Fresno County, an area known to be a major producer of melons, broccoli, tomatoes, almonds, pistachios, lettuce and wheat, farmers are forced to lay off 40% of their workforce because they can’t get water for crops.
As much as many of us are interested in saving and protecting certain species of wildlife, it is ridiculous to run businesses into the poor house and watch as people can’t work.
Tom Remington
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