98% of the state has been affected by the drought in Alabama and it is predicted to get worse. An account from the farmer, George Robertson says how the pastures where the cattle are feel like toast. Northeast and east central parts of Alabama are classified as "exceptional drought" which is the worst possible condition. Robertson fears that he might have to sell some of his cattle, a clear sign that Alabama is in trouble. Reid, program director of Alabama Rivers Alliances says that the rivers in Alabama are either dead or dying. 10% of the streams have hit record lows. Fox News made a comment that it is the first time in decades that the Little River Falls has dried up. This drought has affected the wildlife living in Alabama as well including endangered species. Also, the drought has caused fisheries to be impacted.
It is eyeopening to how much droughts affect life on earth. They are such a scary environmental problem that I can relate to living in California. However, the drought has not affected me as much as it has affected Alabama, it exposes me to how it could potentially affect me Water conservation in Alabama is critical for this time. They have to make sure they are being careful and not just rely on other people to fix the drought. The people of Alabama must work hand in hand for a solution.
www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/alabama-drought-2016_us_5812b8fee4b0990edc303fb7
It is eyeopening to how much droughts affect life on earth. They are such a scary environmental problem that I can relate to living in California. However, the drought has not affected me as much as it has affected Alabama, it exposes me to how it could potentially affect me Water conservation in Alabama is critical for this time. They have to make sure they are being careful and not just rely on other people to fix the drought. The people of Alabama must work hand in hand for a solution.
www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/alabama-drought-2016_us_5812b8fee4b0990edc303fb7