Water Conservation in Imperial Valley

Imperial Valley gets most of its water from the Colorado River which is shrinking at an alarming rate. There are a plethora of options at our disposal to help conserve our water, but the most impactful are related to how the water is divided, who is in charge of controlling water usage, and how individuals can make a change by voicing their concerns. This mural is a representation of how Imperial Valley looks like now and how it would look like if it ran outof water, which is the direction we are heading if we don't take immediate action. The design is inspired by a stained glass aesthetic and portrays a contrast between the vibrantly colored valley we are so familiar with (outside the arcs) and an ominous glimpse at the barren land it can become (inside the arcs). There are conservation methods that individuals can do to help like limiting the amount of meat consumption, however, a much bigger impact can be generated by limiting water usage from just 20 farming families in Imperial Valley.