Resevoir Down

With higher population densities comes greater demand on our natural

resources. When does it become critical ? Is there a solution? Thanks

for viewing and commenting. Best Regards

It is already critical and the solution is stopping people from moving into areas such as this, but greed and the dollar always win.Excellent shot.

While the reservoir is drawn down in this photograph; think about what this valley looked like before there was a reservoir. In the United States there are really very, very few rivers that haven't been dammed and regulated to one degree or another. Having said that; however, I am cautiously optimistic that we (society) are slowly beginning to right the ship. River and aquatic habitat restoration is taking on a larger and larger role in public policy decision-making in this country nowadays. The only hope for a secure future for our children and grandchildren, as well as the planet, is to go in this direction. Thanks for the photograph and the message. Point well taken. Cheers! Chris

Nice shot ... 6-6 Anon ...

It's critical when it's unsustainable, and we passed that point long ago. I work in a natural resource agency, and many of us believe the plane is crashing and we're just trying to keep it in the air a little bit longer.

I agree; I work in a water resources natural resources agency. But my point is still valid, we (the states, in particular) are, in fact, making significant changes in how we address these aquatic ecosystems and the associated water supply systems. For example, in California there is a major effort underway to address the Bay-Delta, Salton Sea, and the Lower Colorado River. Florida has taken a huge step, in acquiring U.S. Sugar land for Everglades restoration. My generation, and the next, have their work cut out for them; but I think we are finally headed in the right direction. It may be too late; but it is never too late to try. As I said, I am optimistic. Cheers! Chris

An attractive shot with wonderful coloring!

Very impressive and beautiful creation.

Wonderful composition and colours. I like this photo very much. Congratulations!