Water is the tip of the iceberg

Re “The great water giveaway,” Opinion, Oct. 5

There is little doubt that Bill Stall is familiar with the commonly perceived water issues of California. It’s also apparent that -- consistent with the historical water manipulations going on in our state -- well-heeled and politically connected connivers continue to assault much of California’s natural beauty. These scoundrels will cover the Earth with houses much larger than sensible, with freeways that are ghastly modes of deliverance and with lakes and watering projects that ruin the Earth. Our river water does need to reach the sea if fish, wildlife, plants and humans are to maintain a healthy environment. The only hope is that much of California’s population will wake up to this insanity.

Gary L. Unruh

Santa Barbara