Owens Dry Lake Result from Los Angeles Thirst

I suppose that it should be of no surprise that in the effort to reduce pollution, the government itself ends up being the worst polluter. The dry lake in Owens Valley is a result of the city of Los Angeles diverting water from the region to fuel the expansion of the city into the San Fernando valley. Like those that walk away from Omelas, this desecration needs to be addressed and resolved in a way that restores the natural ecology of the Owens region.