Dear readers, Hard to believe, but 2018 is almost over… and if there’s one thing that stands out, it’s that *water* is even more contentious today than even a year ago. Why? Well, the recent California wildfires have focused everyone’s attention on the fact that California is drying out… water is becoming more scarce–from global warming. to the overuse of groundwater, and every possible reason in between. Yet the demands of agriculture, industry, and private citizens continue to grow. That … Continue reading It’s not too late to make a tax-deductible donation to Maven’s Notebook for 2018!