Water: Work together
Editor, Dr. Kel Hoffman’s article (Cascading Consequences of Scarcity, March 1) spelled out the dynamics of water to humans and humans to each other when water becomes scarce. This topic is as close to us as our dried-up creeks, fields and lawns.
The need to consider water conservation is critically important, he tells us, and most of us know that to be true. But the subject takes on more importance when Hoffman shines the light on the choice we have: Let water scarcity divide us as we jealously stake our claims, or find ways together, the only way that works, to conserve and mitigate our shortages.
The need is universal, so why not more loudly and urgently include everyone in conservation efforts. Engaging schools, businesses, clubs and churches in new ways could raise awareness and make a difference.
I know much has been done and continues to be done, but perhaps a new focused campaign is due (Contests, parades, signs, mascot, demonstrations, etc.)
We can’t make it rain, but we can conserve and, as Hoffman tells us, ease our minds and heal community rifts by working together on our mutual problem: water scarcity.
— Dani Vollmer Boerne resident
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