Mashed articles by Pat Darnell | Feb 1, 2014 | Bryan TX
" ... Friday's action came after Gov. Jerry Brown made an official drought declaration, clearing the way for state and federal agencies to coordinate efforts to preserve water and send it where it is needed most. The governor urged Californians to reduce their water use by 20 percent. (Juliet Williams of Associated Press. 1/31/2014. LINK) ..."
Amid drought, California agency won't allot water: "SAN FRANCISCO — Amid California's most crippling drought of modern times, state officials on Friday announced they will not allocate water to agencies that serve 25 million people and nearly 1 million acres of farmland. Related: Could California be facing a century of drought? The announcement marks the first time in the 54-year history of the State Water Project that such an action has been taken. State Department of Water Resources Director Mark Cowin said the action was taken to conserve the little water that remains behind the dams in the state's vast system of reservoirs."
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CONCLUSION
No water : no life.
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http://news.msn.com/us/amid-drought-california-agency-wont-allot-water
http://news.msn.com/in-depth/scientists-past-california-droughts-have-lasted-200-years?ocid=msnnws
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