Drought is a Policy Choice

Laura has been interested in water abundance ever since moving to drought-stricken Los Angeles. After digging deeper, she came to an alarming realization: California has been unable to increase water capacity for 40+ years, despite a ~70% increase in population. Her professional background in writing started 7 years ago as a freelance editor. Now, she writes a blog focused on California’s water supply issues, what caused them, and what cultural and policy changes are required to restore progress in the west.

Saving my cats from Dehydration

As a native Texan, Laura grew up reveling in Austin’s lush greenbelts and wading through creeks shaded by towering trees. Since relocating to arid Los Angeles, she’s missed those verdant refuges. However, the downpour of exceptionally wet years offers opportunity. She relishes lacing up her sneakers and hitting the muddy paths, in order to be surrounded by babbling brooks and whole hillsides turned vivid with wildflowers. The earthy petrichor scent in the air evokes treasured childhood memories. These rare days let her rediscover the joy of playing in creeks, even amidst LA’s concrete sprawl.