The challenge today is to protect and save the water of the Colorado River

The worsening drought and the Colorado River water crisis have brought to the table the need to find a viable solution.

In the case of the California region, methods are also being sought to make more efficient use of water, especially in agriculture, by implementing new technologies to treat water and reuse it.

Sylvia Lara Montenegro, former founding member of the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, former member of the Unified School District Board of Trustees and former mayor and councilwoman of the City of Coachella, explains that agriculture is very important in the area, which is why the Water District, together with the people, has implemented the drip irrigation system.

She said that the Coachella Valley Water District has confirmed to her that they are just beginning the process of recycling sewage for irrigation of some of the golf courses and pastures.

Sylvia Lara Montenegro believes that it is essential for life that the water be cleaned and reused.

Sylvia Lara Montenegro recognizes that water is wasted and that there are many companies, such as alfalfa companies, that use too much water in their production processes.

She indicates that the board of directors of the Water District asks people and companies not to waste and to take care of water, but they have not been listened to.

Sylvia Lara Montenegro, recalls the history of the canals that were created to bring water from the Colorado River to the Coachella Valley and the Imperial Valley of California.

Sylvia Lara Montenegro, believes that in order to face the water crisis, it is necessary that young people prepare themselves in careers that can help save the waters of the Colorado River.

Finally, she said that we all have to do our part to save the waters of the Colorado River.

This is in part of the “Cuando se Seca el Arroyo” series sponsored by The Walton Family Foundation.