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Conserve and Preserve <br />Swava Hooks <br />Water is essential. That goes without saying, but sometimes we need reminding. <br />Many of us, especially in a town where water seems abundant, take advantage of this life <br />sustaining resource. In our lives, our own priorities sensibly take rank over others, <br />meaning our dishes, our laundry, our cars, and our lawns become the first and foremost <br />objects to maintain. But if we let these small luxuries blind us from the bigger issue, then <br />we soon won't even have water to worry about. This may be an exaggeration, but by how <br />much? <br />The average CFS of the San Marcos River over the last 14 years stands at 167. <br />The current CFS fell from 86 to 81 since June 10th. In less than a last week we have <br />dropped almost one cubic foot per day, leaving the river's flow less than half of its <br />average flow. And in the up coming days, with no rain in sight, we will surely drop below <br />80 CFS, qualifying for Stage Two drought restrictions. So why, then, would we even <br />think about increasing our water use? <br />How important is a clean car when washing it jeopardizes the existence of many <br />threatened and endangered species? We are not the only ones who use this water, but we <br />hold the control. These species like the Texas Blind Salamander, San Marcos <br />Salamander, and Fountain Darter can exist only in this water. As the human population <br />that consumes and enjoys their habitat, we are responsible for ensuring its longevity. <br />Sacrificing green lawns and shiny cars is but a small price to pay for continuation <br />of our precious resource. If we take more water than necessary today, we will just have to <br />follow harsher restrictions in the future. Please, don't let this blue gold go to waste.