The Drought Is Real
On a trip to Death Valley last week, I made a “detour” to Lake Isabella after reading the article “State’s Shrinking Lakes Bring Flood of Memories” (Jan. 6).
I expected a partially dried-up lake, but what I saw was mind-boggling: In comparison to its original size, only a puddle was left. Trees stuck out like skeletons, and house walls, foundations and roads of old Kernville were exposed.
While I was getting gas in Kernville, I talked to the owner of the gas station and he said that “it was sad to see the lake drying up; nothing is going on here anymore.”
It is bad for the town’s (recreation) economy, which depends on revenues from boat rental, fishing and camping. Other related businesses such as restaurants and shops consequently suffer, too.
All in all, it was worth the “detour.” The drought is real!
ULRICH GAISRUCKER
Huntington Beach
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