He who Makes Things Sprout

" Tlaloc was an important deity in Aztec religion; as supreme god of the rains, he was also by extension a god of fertility and of water. He was widely worshiped as a  benevolent  provider of life giving rain and sustenance, but he was also feared for his  unforgiving ability to send destructive storms and floods or worse, his ability to with hold water all together and cause suffering through drought. lord of the powerful element of water. Tlaloc is also associated with caves, springs, and mountains, most specifically the sacred mountain in which he was believed to reside. His animal forms include herons and other wet or water dwelling creatures such as amphibians, snails, and possibly sea creatures, particularly ones that inhabit seashells."

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The Obvious Drought

"This waterfall should be gushing over the side of the cliff yet its only a trickle of itself. No rain, no snow, no water show."

This image was submitted by Kristen C from Yosemite National Park.

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Water out of Reach

"This image is out the plane window on the way to Orlando Florida.  Looking at the sun's reflection on the water made me reflect on the drought back home California. We can be surrounded by water and still not have enough ..."

This  was submitted by Vanessa H.

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King's River

"Water is a simple yet essential component of life on Earth. This photo was taken in my backyard along the King's River in Sanger, Calidornia. Living on the River, water has always been an active part of my life. A good rain year meant we could kayak down the river, catch fish and it marked a successful business year. The continued drought is evidence in the lower water level  of  the river."

This was shared by Tallie C from  Sanger, CA

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Small Scale Drought

"This plant has been in my house for a year. Somehow, it's stopped getting the water it needs to flourish. It's a small scale drought."

This image was submitted by Natalie X from CA.

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UNdrinkable

"I took this photo at Morro Bay, a connection to the Pacific Ocean. A beautiful huge salty body of undrinkable water. Still in drought in California."

This was submitted by Kimberly C from CA.

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Yosemite

"The waterfalls are surprisingly still flowing during the drought."

This was submitted by Kashaun C from California.

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Rain Dance

"This photo is was taken in Madera, CA. It had been a pretty warm day. The sky opened an suddenly poured. Most people were happy. We demonstrated our gratitude by dancing in the rain. The water is hope and the joy is clearly visible on our faces."

This was shared by Citlaia H in CA.

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Grapes of Drought

"Water is  BIG in Sanger, California. A large quantity of fruits and vegetables are grown in the Central Valley. These grapes are watered twice a day. The drought is BIG in Sanger, California. We all try to conserve water."

This  was submitted by David C from Sanger, CA.

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Pier

waves

ping pong 

between pylons

crashing

on shore

This was submitted by Suzy M from CA

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