Calabasas (CNN) The beautiful, cloudless skies and perfectly manicured lawns are a sad reality for California’s Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, as it struggles to deal with the megadrought that has ravaged the West. Customer service representatives will be checking for violations of water restrictions when they are visiting different neighborhoods. For repeat offenders, officials are trying something different: adding water restrictors (which reduce the home’s water supply) to the pipes. Read MoreLas Virgenes gets all its water from the State Water Project. This pipes water runoff from the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains to Southern California. The snowpack at the end of winter was only 4% above normal, which led to unprecedented restrictions. Las Virgenes only receives 5% of its requested water supply this year. Would you be willing to rip up your lawn for $6 per square foot? Welcome to California’s drought-stricken state. McNutt said that the district has to supplement the water it receives from the State Water Project. He added that the reservoir is 72% full at full capacity and is available for six months. McNutt said that California is suffering from severe drought. Nearly all of the state is in the worst three categories. According to the latest US Drought Monitor, California is experiencing a 20-year-long drought that has seen a number of severely deficient years of snow and rain. Residents are being asked to cut down on their outdoor watering. Outdoor watering accounts for 70% of customers’ water use, according the water district. This can make a big difference in conservation. McNutt explained that only one day per week, Tuesdays or Thursdays, is allowed outside. This depends on whether your address ends in an odd number or an even number. Each sprinkler can only be left on for eight minutes. “It may help keep some of the grass live if people still want to have lawns. But they are brown. “Why the Great American Lawn is terrible to the West’s water crisisCNN accompanied Cason Gilmer, a senior field customer service representative at Las Virgenes, as he searched for water that was not being used. He and his team make sure to look out for water in the area. This includes water running down streets and onto gutters. They also check for outdoor irrigation that is off when it should be. Gilmer said that water is a target when it’s in our faces and the sprinklers go off at noon on Wednesday. He also noted that most customers are doing their part now. “This street was very, very green two years ago. “Along the ride the number of homes with bright green grass was outnumbered by those with brown lawns. Some lawns were replaced with turf, while others were painted green. Celebrities can also rat on one another. If anyone from the water district sees water waste, they can leave an address tag to let the homeowner that they are not in compliance. They also send out mailers. They also send mailers. According to recent data, some household names, including musicians, athletes, and celebrities, have used far more water than they should, according to new data. Wade and Gabrielle Union, Wade’s wife, stated that they have taken “disastrous steps to reduce water consumption in accordance to the new city guidelines” since moving into their home. “LasVirgenes stated that all those celebrities are now in good standing. “Those celebrities have been working closely with the district. They want to do the right things… in order for us to achieve a much higher water usage tier.” McNutt said. Las Virgenes has discovered that some customers are more sensitive to losing water than losing money. With so many wealthy residents, Las Virgenes has seen this. “We try to get public education, notification and stuff about drought out here, but a lot people throw away the mailers. They ignore it,” Gilmer said. He created a simple but effective way to get people’s attention one gallon at time. It is a last resort. The restrictors have a small hole at the center, which reduces water flow to the home. This restrictor will give you approximately one gallon per minute. A three-quarter inch meter is normally 25 to 30 gallons per minute. Gilmer explained that at 25-30 gallons per minute, you can run your dishwasher, run your sink, and maybe even turn on your irrigation and nobody will know the difference. Your sink will work fine with the restrictor in. Your shower works OK. Your irrigation won’t work. It won’t provide the required amount of water. “Some residents in Los Angeles County are asked to suspend outdoor watering. Gilmer even tried it at home to see how it felt. The main thing was that you couldn’t do two things simultaneously. My shower would have been finished if my wife was doing dishes while I was in the bathroom. Gilmer smiled slightly. After a day and a quarter, my wife insisted that I take it off. “California drought could reduce state’s hydropower by half this summer. Customers who use more than 150% of their water allocation for four times will be eligible to have the flow restrictor installed. Las Virgenes estimates that about 1,600 connections or 7% of its customers fall into this category. McNutt stated that the goal of the survey is not to be punitive. “It’s meant for people to know that this drought is extremely serious and we need to encourage you to do your part. McNutt said that Las Virgenes is setting an example in California by using flow restriction devices to conserve water. “We are leading the charge in how to get people to stop using water due to climate change.

Calabasas (CNN) The beautiful, cloudless skies and perfectly manicured lawns are a sad reality for California’s Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, as it struggles to deal with the megadrought that has ravaged the West. Customer service representatives will be checking for violations of water restrictions when they are visiting different neighborhoods. For repeat offenders, officials are trying something different: adding water restrictors (which reduce the home’s water supply) to the pipes. Read MoreLas Virgenes gets all its water from the State Water Project. This pipes water runoff from the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains to Southern California. The snowpack at the end of winter was only 4% above normal, which led to unprecedented restrictions. Las Virgenes only receives 5% of its requested water supply this year. Would you be willing to rip up your lawn for $6 per square foot? Welcome to California’s drought-stricken state. McNutt said that the district has to supplement the water it receives from the State Water Project. He added that the reservoir is 72% full at full capacity and is available for six months. McNutt said that California is suffering from severe drought. Nearly all of the state is in the worst three categories. According to the latest US Drought Monitor, California is experiencing a 20-year-long drought that has seen a number of severely deficient years of snow and rain. Residents are being asked to cut down on their outdoor watering. Outdoor watering accounts for 70% of customers’ water use, according the water district. This can make a big difference in conservation. McNutt explained that only one day per week, Tuesdays or Thursdays, is allowed outside. This depends on whether your address ends in an odd number or an even number. Each sprinkler can only be left on for eight minutes. “It may help keep some of the grass live if people still want to have lawns. But they are brown. “Why the Great American Lawn is terrible to the West’s water crisisCNN accompanied Cason Gilmer, a senior field customer service representative at Las Virgenes, as he searched for water that was not being used. He and his team make sure to look out for water in the area. This includes water running down streets and onto gutters. They also check for outdoor irrigation that is off when it should be. Gilmer said that water is a target when it’s in our faces and the sprinklers go off at noon on Wednesday. He also noted that most customers are doing their part now. “This street was very, very green two years ago. “Along the ride the number of homes with bright green grass was outnumbered by those with brown lawns. Some lawns were replaced with turf, while others were painted green. Celebrities can also rat on one another. If anyone from the water district sees water waste, they can leave an address tag to let the homeowner that they are not in compliance. They also send out mailers. They also send mailers. According to recent data, some household names, including musicians, athletes, and celebrities, have used far more water than they should, according to new data. Wade and Gabrielle Union, Wade’s wife, stated that they have taken “disastrous steps to reduce water consumption in accordance to the new city guidelines” since moving into their home. “LasVirgenes stated that all those celebrities are now in good standing. “Those celebrities have been working closely with the district. They want to do the right things… in order for us to achieve a much higher water usage tier,” McNutt stated. Las Virgenes has discovered that some customers are more sensitive to losing water than losing money because they live in such a wealthy area. “We try to get public education, notification and stuff about drought out here, but a lot people throw away the mailers. They ignore it,” Gilmer said. He created a simple but effective way to get people’s attention one gallon at time. It is a last resort. The restrictors have a small hole at the center, which reduces water flow to the home. This restrictor will give you approximately one gallon per minute. A three-quarter inch meter is normally 25 to 30 gallons per minute. Gilmer explained that at 25-30 gallons per minute, you can run your dishwasher, run your sink, and have someone in the shower. Maybe even your irrigation on. Nobody will know the difference.” Your sink will work fine with the restrictor in. Your shower works OK. Your irrigation won’t work. It won’t provide the required amount of water. “Some residents in Los Angeles County are asked to suspend outdoor watering. Gilmer even tried it at home to see how it felt. The main thing was that you couldn’t do two things simultaneously. My shower would have been finished if my wife was doing dishes while I was in the bathroom. Gilmer smiled slightly. After a day and a quarter, my wife insisted that I take it off. “California drought could reduce state’s hydropower by half this summer. Customers who use more than 150% of their water allocation for four times will be eligible to have the flow restrictor installed. Las Virgenes estimates that about 1,600 connections or 7% of its customers fall into this category. McNutt stated that the goal of the survey is not to be punitive. “It’s meant for people to know that this drought is extremely serious and we need to encourage you to do your part. McNutt said that Las Virgenes is setting an example in California by using flow restriction devices to conserve water. “We are leading the charge in how to get people to stop using water due to climate change.

Calabasas (CNN) The beautiful, cloudless skies and perfectly manicured lawns are a sad reality for California’s Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, as it struggles to deal with the megadrought that has ravaged the West. Customer service representatives will be checking for violations of water restrictions when they are visiting different neighborhoods. For repeat offenders, officials are trying something different: adding water restrictors (which reduce the home’s water supply) to the pipes. Read MoreLas Virgenes gets all its water from the State Water Project. This pipes water runoff from the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains to Southern California. The snowpack at the end of winter was only 4% above normal, which led to unprecedented restrictions. Las Virgenes only receives 5% of its requested water supply this year. Would you be willing to rip up your lawn for $6 per square foot? Welcome to California’s drought-stricken state. McNutt said that the district has to supplement the water it receives from the State Water Project. He added that the reservoir is 72% full at full capacity and is available for six months. McNutt said that California is suffering from severe drought. Nearly all of the state is in the worst three categories. According to the latest US Drought Monitor, California is experiencing a 20-year-long drought that has seen a number of severely deficient years of snow and rain. Residents are being asked to cut down on their outdoor watering. Outdoor watering accounts for 70% of customers’ water use, according the water district. This can make a big difference in conservation. McNutt explained that only one day per week, Tuesdays or Thursdays, is allowed outside. This depends on whether your address ends in an odd number or an even number. Each sprinkler can only be left on for eight minutes. “It may help keep some of the grass live if people still want to have lawns. But they are brown. “Why the Great American Lawn is terrible to the West’s water crisisCNN accompanied Cason Gilmer, a senior field customer service representative at Las Virgenes, as he searched for water that was not being used. He and his team make sure to look out for water in the area. This includes water running down streets and onto gutters. They also check for outdoor irrigation that is off when it should be. Gilmer said that water is a target when it’s in our faces and the sprinklers go off at noon on Wednesday. He also noted that most customers are doing their part now. “This street was very, very green two years ago. “Along the ride the number of homes with bright green grass was outnumbered by those with brown lawns. Some lawns were replaced with turf, while others were painted green. Celebrities can also rat on one another. If anyone from the water district sees water waste, they can leave an address tag to let the homeowner that they are not in compliance. They also send out mailers. They also send mailers. According to recent data, some household names, including musicians, athletes, and celebrities, have used far more water than they should, according to new data. Wade and Gabrielle Union, Wade’s wife, stated that they have taken “disastrous steps to reduce water consumption in accordance to the new city guidelines” since moving into their home. “LasVirgenes stated that all those celebrities are now in good standing. “Those celebrities have been working closely with the district. They want to do the right things… in order for us to achieve a much higher water usage tier.” McNutt said. Las Virgenes has discovered that some customers are more sensitive to losing water than losing money. With so many wealthy residents, Las Virgenes has seen this. “We try to get public education, notification and stuff about drought out here, but a lot people throw away the mailers. They ignore it,” Gilmer said. He created a simple but effective way to get people’s attention one gallon at time. It is a last resort. The restrictors have a small hole at the center, which reduces water flow to the home. This restrictor will give you approximately one gallon per minute. A three-quarter inch meter is normally 25 to 30 gallons per minute. Gilmer explained that at 25-30 gallons per minute, you can run your dishwasher, run your sink, and maybe even turn on your irrigation and nobody will know the difference. Your sink will work fine with the restrictor in. Your shower works OK. Your irrigation won’t work. It won’t provide the required amount of water. “Some residents in Los Angeles County are asked to suspend outdoor watering. Gilmer even tried it at home to see how it felt. The main thing was that you couldn’t do two things simultaneously. My shower would have been finished if my wife was doing dishes while I was in the bathroom. Gilmer smiled slightly. After a day and a quarter, my wife insisted that I take it off. “California drought could reduce state’s hydropower by half this summer. Customers who use more than 150% of their water allocation for four times will be eligible to have the flow restrictor installed. Las Virgenes estimates that about 1,600 connections or 7% of its customers fall into this category. McNutt stated that the goal of the survey is not to be punitive. “It’s meant for people to know that this drought is extremely serious and we need to encourage you to do your part. McNutt said that Las Virgenes is setting an example in California by using flow restriction devices to conserve water. “We are leading the charge in how to get people to stop using water due to climate change.

CNN will provide live coverage of the Monday morning launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s space correspondents, Kristin Fisher, and Rachel Crane, will provide us with moment-by-moment coverage from the launch, along with a team experts. The launch of the uncrewed Artemis I mission on Monday, August 29 is just one step towards the future space exploration. The Apollo 17 mission still holds the record for longest crewed deep-space flight: 12.5 days. With the Artemis program, astronauts will be able to go on long-duration deep-space missions that test all limits of exploration. NASA administrator Bill Nelson spoke at a news conference earlier in the month to explain why Artemis I is returning to the Moon 50 years later. “We’re going to the moon to learn how to live, work, and survive,” Nelson said. Read More “How can you keep humans alive under such hostile conditions?” We’ll learn how to use resources on the moon to be able build things in the future. Not a quarter of a mile away, not a three day journey, but millions and billions of miles over a long journey that takes months and even years. NASA has released new posters that depict the different stages of the Artemis I voyage. NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik spoke at a NASA briefing Saturday about the importance of lunar exploration in preparing for landing on Mars. He said that you would not rely on brand-new gear or shoes when camping in Alaska’s wilderness. Mars is not the best place to try out new gear. Bresnik stated that they would first visit some local places to get a better idea of the terrain. “Then, you can return home if your shoelaces are broken or something similar. “For more than 20 years, astronauts have lived and worked aboard International Space Station, which orbits around 254 miles above Earth in low-Earth orbit. The astronauts’ experiences, which can last from six months to almost a year, have shown how microgravity affects the human body. “Every day that was spent on the space station, it was like walking on Mars,” said NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman. He is the Chief of the Astronaut Office at Johnson Space Center, Houston. “That’s why we’re up here. We want to make Earth a better place and expand humanity’s reach into the solar system. “READ MORE Artemis I by numbers” Artemis II, which is scheduled for 2024, will follow a similar route to Artemis I, but from a greater distance than any Apollo missions. Artemis III, which is scheduled for late 2025 will land the first woman or man at the moon’s south pole. These shadowed areas may contain ice and other resources that could support astronauts during long moonwalks. Meet Commander Moonikin Campos. This mannequin is going further than any astronaut. “Our moon serves as basically an celestial library right next to us,” said Jacob Bleacher (NASA’s chief exploration scientist). “Lunar rocks, lunar ice, and other lunar materials basically act as the books in this library. They can be used to help us understand how the solar system evolved. This can help us gain insight into the past events on Earth as life began to establish a foothold in this solar system. “The Artemis program aims to establish a permanent human presence on the moon, and to place an orbiting lunar outpost called The Gateway. This illustration shows SpaceX’s Starship human-lander design, which will transport the first NASA astronauts onto the moon’s surface through the Artemis program. Jim Free, NASA’s Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate associate administrator, stated that they want to remain on the lunar surface and learn there so that we can do the best science and plan for Mars. “On Apollo we did amazing science at the Equator. This time, we’re going the South Pole. Nelson stated that the SLS rocket would evolve over time. The rocket will be taller than Artemis I and will dock with the Gateway when it reaches the launchpad. It is the Space Launch System Rocket’s inaugural flight. The Orion spacecraft and heat shield will be used to protect future astronauts. Science experiments and technology demonstrations will be conducted inside Orion, as well as flying outside on CubeSats to gather additional information about the space environment that future Artemis astronauts will encounter. The next steps of Artemis could be informed by the lessons learned from Artemis I. These lessons will be collected when the spacecraft splashes down in Oct. Free stated that the first five Artemis missions are planned and NASA is currently working on the details for mission six through ten. NASA teams are “going through the broad exploration goals and then narrowing down the architecture which takes us to Mars.” “We plan to roll through that architecture, decisions, and process in the first half of next year. The Obama Administration set the goal of landing humans on Mars in 2033. NASA administrators have maintained that goal since then. “NASA is at an historic inflection point with the launch of Artemis I on Monday, poised for the most significant series science and human exploration missions over the past generation,” said Bhavya Lel, NASA associate administrator, technology, policy and strategy. Discover the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more.