We have visited Moab, which is a desert city and we saw same effects in Moab as told by Abbey in the quote. If we try to do that, then there will occur a problem of water supply and water shortage will be the result. In his view, there should not be a need for a city to be established in a place where no city should be. He pointed out that there is no lack of water in the desert unless we try to disturb natural water proportions by establishing new infrastructure, which results in increase in population, resulting in increase in water demand.
In his view, all these things make the desert special compared to other areas of land. He articulated that there is no water shortage in the desert, but water is in correct proportions with rock and sand, which ensures wide spacing among plants and animals, wide spacing among homes, towns and cities. This shows his view regarding water shortages in the desert. In this quote, Abbey had figured out an important philosophy of nature: if we don’t disturb nature, nature will not disturb us and vice versa. His ideas about nature can also be understood from this quote. There is no lack of water here unless you try to establish a city where no city should be.” –Edward Abbey, Desert SolitaireĮdward Abbey was one of the greatest environmentalists, who never compromised the environment in his writings. There is no shortage of water in the desert but exactly the right amount, a perfect ratio of water to rock, water to sand, insuring that wide free open, generous spacing among plants and animals, homes and towns and cities, which makes the arid West so different from any other part of the nation. Writing instruction is an important aspect of the Exchange experience and the field assignment evolved into a contest and an opportunity for friendly competition the top three essays are published below along with photos from the trip. The Fall U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water Exchange scholars took to the desert in October-exploring Moab, hiking in Arches National Park and enjoying two nights of camping at Bonderman Field Station at Rio Mesa. The students met with local experts to better understand water issues in the Colorado River Basin. They were also introduced to the writing of local authors, including Edward Abbey whose thoughts on water served as a focal point for their written reflections on the trip.
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