Return Of Rain Doesn’t Alleviate Need For Conservation

While the heavens have opened up and finally dropped some rain on Marin’s drought-riddled terrain, a recent report says ongoing conservation is the best way to thwart years of dryness. A new report from the Pacific Institute calls upon Californians to continue to conserve water regardless of how much rain may fall this fall and winter. “The study’s findings definitely pertain to Marin,” said Emma Detwiler, public information representative for the Marin Municipal Water District. “Specifically, this statement: ‘Nonetheless, the study finds that urban water conservation and efficiency are the most cost-effective ways to meet current and future water needs.’”