California first step toward curtailing water rights

Reuters: Some farmers and community water districts in drought-hit California could soon face limits on their ability to use water from strained streams that flow into the Sacramento River. The California Water Resources Control Board adopted regulations on Wednesday to limit water use during summer months, the driest season and the time of year when farmers are most likely to need water to irrigate their crops. "Due to severe drought conditions, immediate action is needed," said Dan Schultz, acting......

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