California Unveils Sharp Cuts in Water for Agriculture
Farmers with rights to California water dating back to the Gold Rush will face sharp cutbacks, the first reduction in their water use since 1977, state officials announced Friday.
Rights dating to 1903 would be restricted, but officials said such restrictions will grow as the summer months go on, with the state facing a prolonged drought that shows few signs of easing.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/13/us/california-announces-restrictions-on-water-use-by-farmers.html?emc=edit_na_20150612

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