WebNov 10, 2024 · Metropolitan Water District declares drought emergency in Southern California An aerial view of the California Aqueduct, near Bakersfield. The aqueduct moves water from Northern California to the... WebNov 10, 2024 · The following is a statement from DWR Director Karla Nemeth on the Metropolitan Water District’s decision to declare a drought emergency and call for mandatory conservation: “We applaud the Metropolitan Water District’s Board of Directors for taking this important step towards increased conservation in Southern California. …
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WebMar 16, 2024 · Now that emergency measure has been rescinded. Still the move came with warnings: California is not fully out of drought conditions and concerns remain about future water supplies. "Southern... WebApr 11, 2024 · “Drought conditions in the Colorado River Basin have been two decades in the making. To meet this moment, we must continue to work together, through a commitment to protecting the river, leading with science and a shared understanding that unprecedented conditions require new solutions,” said Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille ... b\u0026m stonedale
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