tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675628046094162865.post6371958961644448626..comments2023-11-05T02:48:55.709-06:00Comments on Andi's Ramblings: Water BulliesAndihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671734421067213452noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675628046094162865.post-1848911098653109112013-04-18T10:14:47.593-05:002013-04-18T10:14:47.593-05:00Devils Lake in North Dakota is growing by the minu...Devils Lake in North Dakota is growing by the minute and overtaking the state. If they can ship oil through a pipeline from Alaska, why can't they just ship you some of that water. If I were in charge, that's what I would do. :) Loved your practicality. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675628046094162865.post-38071778413420986322013-02-14T13:48:30.660-06:002013-02-14T13:48:30.660-06:00Anonymous: I agree. People in NW OK do waste wat...Anonymous: I agree. People in NW OK do waste water. And many people out their foolishly plan to depend on the Ogallala aquifer indefinitely...And from what I've read there is 25 years left of water left at the current water usage. (I can be wrong about the numbers, I'm pulling from memory here) The point is, yep they are just as guilty.<br /><br />I've lived in the OKC area for 4 years. I must say that last summer while surrounding areas did have watering restrictions, OKC did not until WAY TOO LATE in the summer. The first time they drew from Canton they should have placed rationings. Yet they waited.<br />Also, I DO blame the citizens of OKC in the sense that they continue to run water out onto the sidewalk, and water at irresponsible hours when their ARE restrictions. I want to say educate, educate, educate, but I think we as a society have become selfish, and until something really hurts us personally, we fail to react.<br />So, here was my goal: Make people think. And that was accomplished.<br />Thanks for commenting!<br />Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671734421067213452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675628046094162865.post-5316296260547478762013-02-14T11:55:26.647-06:002013-02-14T11:55:26.647-06:00As someone that was born and raised in OKC now liv...As someone that was born and raised in OKC now living in NW OK, I can tell you that the people of NW OK are not any more responsible with their water than anyone else on this planet. I'm sorry about the situation with the lake but you (as well as MANY of the people trashing OKC) are hypocritical. You are right in that the citizens of OKC probably are unaware of this situation. However, the people here in NW OK aren't any better. I've seen many many many people water their yards just the same...letting it flow all the way down the road all summer long. Maybe instead of calling OKC citizens stupid, we should band together and do something positive that will actually make a change.<br /><br />Moreover, have any of you even seen Lake Hefner? It is pitifully low! People don't go to Lake Hefner to ride boats and fish, they drink out of it, bathe out of it, wash their clothes and dishes. Also, OKC has had water rationing EVERY summer of my entire 37 years in existence. If they are rationing in January, that is EXTRA and shows they are trying to manage the water.<br /><br />Please don't paint the entire city with one brush. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675628046094162865.post-30563498562983728882013-02-14T00:15:11.044-06:002013-02-14T00:15:11.044-06:00Thank you so much for speaking out on this issue. ...Thank you so much for speaking out on this issue. I grew up a mile from the lake and this situation just breaks my heart.<br /><br />HalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675628046094162865.post-78701689205394593272013-02-13T23:43:50.276-06:002013-02-13T23:43:50.276-06:00www.Squeezeeverydrop.com is a great site to promot...www.Squeezeeverydrop.com is a great site to promote in the metro, full of ideas on how to conserve water and encourage voluntary conservation. Thank you for speaking out about such an important topic. Our communities around Canton Lake are going to be devastated by this water draw! It's a crying tragic shame! We all know they have the right to the water and no one is disputing that fact, but they haven't in the least bit been good stewards of what they have taken in the past! I am not upset with the people of OKC but those in power have failed the people of OKC terribly and really harmed many folks in NW OK with their decision to draw Canton Lake down to such an unsafe level. If you care to follow this story further please join us at www.cantonlakeinfo.com and visit our blog. Again, thanks for raising awareness to this serious issue! Mark Fuqua<br /> markafuqua1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03086941195457783404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675628046094162865.post-35448013417871842502013-02-13T17:50:30.265-06:002013-02-13T17:50:30.265-06:00I also heard that they are thinking about a large ...I also heard that they are thinking about a large price hike for water use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675628046094162865.post-21476376115632076552013-02-13T14:40:29.458-06:002013-02-13T14:40:29.458-06:00Such a powerful post. I think this should be sent...Such a powerful post. I think this should be sent to everyone. It just made me sick to look at these pictures. We drove passed the lake a few weeks ago. They have reconstructed the dam and much of the area around it. Millions of dollars have been spent on this project for a now empty lake. Shame on those responsible. I wonder if anyone in OKC ever had to share thier bath water? That could be a reality someday if they don't watch out. Why do the surrounding towns have to ration and they don't. Does it have too bad of an effect on their liesure activity. Seeing the "Oklahoma" river with the boats gliding up and down it makes me sick to my stomache. It will always be the Canadian to me anyhow. <br />msjAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675628046094162865.post-46815276741107152432013-02-13T13:36:24.090-06:002013-02-13T13:36:24.090-06:00Sarah-They own the water rights to Canton Lake...A...Sarah-They own the water rights to Canton Lake...AND Fort Supply. This is why you see Sardis Lake on the commercials so much. The Indians are smart enough to fight them and not sacrifice their natural resources for people who have PROVEN they can't be trusted!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671734421067213452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675628046094162865.post-87434396547141977182013-02-13T13:30:17.631-06:002013-02-13T13:30:17.631-06:00I think my largest aggravation is not only everyth...I think my largest aggravation is not only everything you said, but also, why are they taking water from the northwest part of the state and not the northeast that has more water, trees, and green stuff than any of us western people have seen!? STUPID STUPID PEOPLE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675628046094162865.post-27759505767516984902013-02-13T12:40:26.599-06:002013-02-13T12:40:26.599-06:00Excellent posts. The sad sad SAD pictures of what ...Excellent posts. The sad sad SAD pictures of what used to be Canton lake make my heart hurt. We do the stuff you mention except we don't have the high dollar aerobic septic system. We have lived in our home for 12+ years. We have a huge sprinkler system. We have NO grass except where we water by the house and that was done to help prevent damage to our foundation. Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833421364690618723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675628046094162865.post-53787211552387839732013-02-12T16:29:55.609-06:002013-02-12T16:29:55.609-06:00Government is getting toooo big, and hard to fight...Government is getting toooo big, and hard to fight.<br />I write a blog which I have entitled “Accordingtothebook” and I’d like to invite you to follow it. I’m your newest follower.<br /><br />P.S. On your avatar...you have a really nice smile.Covnitkepr1https://www.blogger.com/profile/14155059748601952927noreply@blogger.com