Running Dry: A Historical Analysis of Water System Development in San Diego and its Current Effects

For over a century, the County of San Diego has struggled in attaining water resources, while Los Angeles has always... » More

For over a century, the County of San Diego has struggled in attaining water resources, while Los Angeles has always been in much more of a commanding position. After studying historical documents, census data, and analyzing archival records, the root causes of this disparity were revealed. Research shows that the causes of this issue can be traced back to early planning decisions made by government officials. Being so, while technological solutions such as desalinization plants could help ease the issue, effective change toward the better must come with political and policy action. « Hide