Water law-abiders wantedOur view

Water law-abiders wanted

Our view

Not everyone in Havre is complying with the city of Havre's watering restrictions, and that's unfortunate.

People may not see the need for water restrictions anymore since Fresno Reservoir, thanks to a late-season storm, is full for the first time since 1997. But the fact is that we live in a dry area, even in relatively wet years.

We also should not forget that we're still living with the effects of four years of drought and that a very hot summer is still in our future.

Conservation of a limited and valuable resource like water is a good idea. The city rules...