Amy Poehler gets called out for wasting water during California drought
Leslie Knope would be ashamed.
Amy Poehler, who's about as universally beloved as a celebrity can be, finally screwed up by apparently wasting water during the California drought. But don't worry: She's corrected her mistake.
The L.A. Times reports that Poehler was among the high-profile Beverly Hills residents whom city officials shamed for their excess water consumption back in November, via a sternly worded letter. (Also on the list: David Geffen and real estate developer Geoff Palmer.) Some of the residents were fined as well.
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According to the Times, Poehler was fined $2,200 for excess water usage. What really matters, though, is that the shaming ploy evidently worked: After sending out the letters, the city cut water usage by 26%.
So go back to marathoning Parks & Recreation in peace, knowing that Poehler is not currently standing in the way of children drinking from water fountains at the park.
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Tricia Gilbride was a Reporter for Mashable Watercooler. Tricia focused on the intersection of celebrity culture and the Internet. Previously, she worked as a fashion writer and a social media manager. She also edits Women-Artists.org, a blog and annual print publication, and looks exactly like her cat.
