Unless you spend your days living under a rock, you are likely well aware that California is currently wallowing in one of the worst droughts in recent memory. That is, of course, only if you live somewhere other than Santa Clara.

In celebration of Earth Day yesterday, students signed a “60 Seconds Less” pledge, an initiative launched to get students to take shorter showers and save water during a critical state-wide drought.

Although the city of Santa Clara witnessed a wet December, the county’s water resources are running dangerously low.

Gov. Jerry Brown, please do not throw away billions of Californian’s hard earned tax dollars on an unsustainable project the state cannot afford.

Although students were welcomed back to campus with a heavy dose of rainfall this week, California is still experiencing the worst drought in its history.In response, the Leavey School of Business’ Food and Agribusiness Institute is hosting a five-event series to address its consequences and possible water-saving solutions.

Despite Gov. Jerry Brown’s plea that we all cut water usage by 20 percent, the numerous water fountains around campus continue to flow. Not the drinking fountains, mind you, but the large, decorative ones that do little more than add to the ambiance.

Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency in California as a result of the recent scarcity of rainfall so severe that experts speculate it could be the driest season on record. Recently, Santa Clara joined the discussion to raise awareness about the issue.