Sadness

[Horton]

The second lake at Great Lakes in Newberry 

[Ski2000]

I’m sad to see this.  With water being higher thsn most years our west. 

[MDB1056]

Where? California someplace? 

[chaloux]

Ouch. 

[dave2ball]

@Horton is the cost of water the driving force to keep he lake dry?

[lpskier]

@MDB1056 Newberry Springs, CA. A skiing oasis in the Mojave Desert, between LA and Las Vegas. 

[lpskier]

Looks like a fine opportunity to check the course survey and make any needed adjustments. 
 

What happened? Did they stop pumping? Did the well go dry? Did the County, State or Feds ration the water? Or did the liner tear? 

[Horton]

it was an extra lake. it was only used for rentals and tournaments. way too expensive to pay for the water

[BraceMaker]

12 hours ago, Ski2000 said:

I’m sad to see this.  With water being higher thsn most years our west. 

Spikes in rainfall events like this last winter have relatively little to do with replenishment of aquifers and cost of water.  

I'd bet they run a well nearly 24/7 to keep that lake full which is electrical cost.  Electric is up, and they might also be taxed based on the water evaporation of the surface area in their area if they're pulling water from an aquifer even if its a well fed lake.

[Horton]

@BraceMaker

no, it's not the cost of electricity. The problem in Newberry is that as the water table dropped, the state government appointed waterboard is rationing the water in the area. All the lakes have to buy extra water rights from other land owners. 

[DaveD]

Just substitute water for food in Sam's routine.  

 

[ColeGiacopuzzi]

That is extremely sad. Grew up skiing on that very lake with friends and family, a lot of Firsts and lots of PBs set there.