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1. In a First, U.S. Officials Put Limits on California's Thirst.

Author

Murphy, Dean E.

Subjects
*WATER use, *AGRICULTURE, *WATER supply, *RIVERS, *FARMERS, *CROPS
Abstract

Reports that the U.S. Department of the Interior will not allow California to take more than its allotted share of water from the Colorado River. Circumstances that led to the crackdown on water use; How cities across the West look to agriculture to help meet growing water needs; Likelihood that farmers will switch to crops that yield higher profits with less water; Background on California's water use; Why the urban sharing of farm water has become particularly urgent in California; Outlook.

Published
2003

2. California Vote Threatens Deal on Colorado River.

Author

Murphy, Dean E.

Subjects
*IRRIGATION water
Abstract

Discusses the refusal of a rural irrigation district in Southern California to sell irrigation water from the Colorado River in Colorado to a nearby San Diego County in California.

Published
2002

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