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The new water war: U.S. v. California

Article Abstract:

The federal government has reduced the amount of water flowing from the Colorado River to Southern California because of previous years over use. Farmers in the Imperial Irrigation District and urban areas like Los Angeles are arguing over the reduced supply and ways to bring Southern California water use into line with federal guidelines.

Author: Kriz, Margaret
Publisher: Information for Public Affairs Inc.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 2003
Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, Government regulation, Water supply, Administration of Conservation Programs, Legal/Government Regulation, Water Distribution, Dept of the Interior, Water Rights, Laws, regulations and rules, Distribution, Water, Natural resources, Southern California, Colorado River (North America), United States. Department of the Interior, Natural resource policy

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Watering the old-fashioned way

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This article examines standards and equipment used to foster water quality in Southern California, focusing on the environmental effects of polluted stormwater and runoff. Topics include the use of cisterns, pollution limits, and the financing of storm water management practices.

Author: Kelly, William J.
Publisher: Information for Public Affairs Inc.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 2003
Management dynamics, Water Pollution Control, Pollutants produced & recycled, Management, Environmental aspects, Urban runoff, Waste management, Company business management, Contamination, Los Angeles County, California

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