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owens lake ca over flows 1st time in 115 due to atmosperic rivers . (Original Post) AllaN01Bear Apr 2023 OP
Wow! Grumpy Old Guy Apr 2023 #1
Kinda renews the spirit, doesn't it! calimary Apr 2023 #2
Yes it does. Grumpy Old Guy Apr 2023 #7
You might as well. Opportunities like this probably won't last. calimary Apr 2023 #9
For many years, I've been pained by the death of Owens Lake. NNadir Apr 2023 #3
I never knew there even was an Owens Lake. calimary Apr 2023 #4
I used to pass through there for a few years... 2naSalit Apr 2023 #5
Is this an AI vid? weird computer voice and stock footage. Blues Heron Apr 2023 #6
Years ago I photographed the dry lake bed. Grumpy Old Guy Apr 2023 #8

Grumpy Old Guy

(3,556 posts)
7. Yes it does.
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 08:20 AM
Apr 2023

I never thought I would see water there. It might be worth driving over there to get a shot of it. I'll be about sixty miles away tonight at Trona Pinnacles.

calimary

(84,319 posts)
9. You might as well. Opportunities like this probably won't last.
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 01:01 PM
Apr 2023

Damn drought!

I do find myself hoping maybe we’re seeing the climate changing in a beneficial way (bringing a dried-up lake back to life), but I’m not declaring victory on this.

NNadir

(34,662 posts)
3. For many years, I've been pained by the death of Owens Lake.
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 05:21 AM
Apr 2023

It's been a kind of symbol of the destruction of wilderness by "civilization."

It's nice to see, but it's temporary, at least for now.

calimary

(84,319 posts)
4. I never knew there even was an Owens Lake.
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 05:26 AM
Apr 2023

Dear God, please 🙏 PLEASE let the drought be over down there!

Well, I can dream, can’t I?

2naSalit

(92,694 posts)
5. I used to pass through there for a few years...
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 06:05 AM
Apr 2023

I always wished that the water could somehow come back. Maybe it won't all get drained into LA this time.

Blues Heron

(6,131 posts)
6. Is this an AI vid? weird computer voice and stock footage.
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 07:26 AM
Apr 2023

Great about the lake, but I am seeing more and more of these type of generic vids.

Grumpy Old Guy

(3,556 posts)
8. Years ago I photographed the dry lake bed.
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 08:23 AM
Apr 2023

The DWP tried to make a park like attraction out of it, with walking trails and a few pieces of memorabilia. It wasn't very appealing.

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