Op-ed: New parklands and a shimmering transit system won’t matter if L.A. doesn’t solve its water woes according to Mark Gold

November 21, 2016
After several years of drought, the rocky shoreline of Big Bear Lake is exposed near the dam on July 27.
After several years of drought, the rocky shoreline of Big Bear Lake is exposed near the dam on July 27.
(Los Angeles Times)

Measures promoting sustainability and environmental justice in L.A. County triumphed on election day, foreshadowing the development of a Los Angeles with more parks, more robust public transportation, and more affordable housing. Mark Gold, the associate vice chancellor for environment and sustainability at UCLA, commends these victories while emphasizing that the region’s water needs must not be forgotten. According to Gold, plans for sustainable water infrastructure are achievable, “but they need to be funded.” It is in the region’s best interests, says Gold, to invest now—before disaster spurs us to action.

Source: New parklands and a shimmering transit system won’t matter if L.A. doesn’t solve its water woes Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov 2016

Additional coverage about water infrastructure in Los Angeles County:

UCLA faculty voice: New parklands and transit won’t matter if L.A. doesn’t solve water woes UCLA Newsroom, 21 Nov 2016