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California could shut off water for thousands of farmers

California could shut off water for thousands of farmers Published  article FIREBAUGH, CALIFORNIA - MAY 25: Dry cracked earth is visible next to a field on May 25, 2021 in Firebaugh, California. As California enters an extreme drought emergency, water is starting to become scarce in California s Central Valley, one of the mo Expand SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state s major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought. The Sacramento Bee reported that the State Water Resources Control Board will vote on the emergency curtailment order Aug. 3. If approved, it would take effect about two weeks later. There would be exceptions for drinking water and other needs.

California could cut off water from thousands of farmers

California could cut off water from thousands of farmers Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state s major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought. The Sacramento Bee reported that the State Water Resources Control Board will vote on the “emergency curtailment” order Aug. 3. If approved, it would take effect about two weeks later. There would be exceptions for drinking water and other needs. The order shows the effect the drought is having on California s water supply, said Eileen Sobeck, the board s executive director. Sobeck told the newspaper that there is just not enough to meet all of the legitimate demands.”

California Could Cut Off Water From Thousands Of Farmers In Historic Drought

California Could Cut Off Water From Thousands Of Farmers In Historic Drought Extreme drought conditions worsened by climate change have left the state with too little water to meet the demand. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state’s major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought. The Sacramento Bee reported that the State Water Resources Control Board will vote on the “emergency curtailment” order Aug. 3. If approved, it would take effect about two weeks later. There would be exceptions for drinking water and other needs. The order shows the effect the drought is having on California’s water supply, said Eileen Sobeck, the board’s executive director. Sobeck told the newspaper that there “is just not enough to meet all of the legitimate demands.”

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