Agriculture is another aspect of El Paso’s economy, as farms are scattered throughout the county. Uncontrolled farms have been linked to an decrease in air quality, water pollution, wasteful water practices, habitat and land destruction (SOURCE). However, the farm pictured appears to have mitigate hazards like habitat and land destruction; as cattle are restricted to one location. However, when I observed this area there were signs of excessive water usage. This may be hard to control as El Paso is a desert area and temperatures can be over one-hundred degrees.
In 2014, El Paso was recognized for having an excessive amount of counties undergoing a drought (SOURCE). Thus, I find it disheartening that farmers are still wasteful with water. In
In 2014, El Paso was recognized for having an excessive amount of counties undergoing a drought (SOURCE). Thus, I find it disheartening that farmers are still wasteful with water. In