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Flowing Water Returns to Dry San Joaquin River

Posted on Oct 05, 2009 by Jennifer Lance.

The San Joaquin River is the second longest river in California; however, water diversion for irrigation and urban use has caused 64 miles of the river to run dry.  Dry riverbed will soon flow with water again, thanks to the Omnibus Public Lands Bill signed into law by President Obama on March 30, 2009.  Federal officials plan to release extra water from the Friant Dam to restore river flows in early October. 
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California Legislature to Debate Volatile State Water Issues

Posted on Sep 08, 2009 by Jennifer Lance.

California is experiencing its third consecutive drought year.  In fact, water is being referred to as the new “cash crop” of the state, and the drought has worsened the economy by costing “as much as $1.4 billion in lost income and about 53,000 lost jobs.”  This week, the California legislature will tackle the water issue at the end of its nine-month session. 
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