Study finds pot farms draining streams dry in Northern California

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By JASON DEAREN | The Associated Press

San Francisco • Some drought-stricken rivers and streams in Northern California’s coastal forests are being polluted and sucked dry by water-guzzling medical marijuana farms, wildlife officials say — an issue that has spurred at least one county to try to outlaw personal grows.

State fish and wildlife officials say much of the marijuana being grown in northern counties under the state’s medical pot law is not being used for legal, personal use, but for sale both in California and states where pot is still illegal.

This demand is fueling backyard and larger-scale pot farming, especially in remote Lake, Humboldt and Mendocino counties on the densely forested North Coast, officials said.

"People are coming in, denuding the hillsides, damming the creeks and mixing in fertilizers that are not allowed in the U.S. into our watersheds," said Denise Rushing, a Lake County supervisor who supports an ordinance essentially banning outdoor grows in populated areas.

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[Demeter]

1. I am trying to give a care

and not succeeding. But that's a thing between me and California.

[n2doc]

2. Too bad

Northern California is a beautiful place, and it is sickening to see it screwed up by crooks and gangs. Legalize production and regulate. Undercut the crooks out of business.

[Tikki]

3. And there is a thing about me and Michigan….but I do care about the beauty surrounded by water….

everywhere on Earth and how water helps feed millions upon millions.


Tikki

[Politicalboi]

4. And I live near the Kings River

And right now, it's a gutter. But that doesn't keep people out. Water almost stagnant, water that the wildlife needs without human urine and feces, and suntan lotion in it. I can't believe they try and blame MJ over this. I'm sure it's a very small percentage. I wish they would keep the trash AKA people out of the river.

[Starboard Tack]

5. Of course, blame a weed which will grow in almost any climate.

Couldn't have anything to do with the water being sucked into SoCal and the thousands of golf courses. Nah, must be those thirsty old pot plants. 6 gallons a day per plant? Whoever came up with that number is smoking some good shit.