Human and Economic Toll from Water Crisis Rising

(Sacramento) As California struggles with a third straight year of drought like conditions Assemblymember Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) is calling on state water officials to change the restrictions on the transfer of water from areas that have enough to areas that are facing potential disaster from a lack of water. Assemblymember Caballero says unless water transfer regulations are adjusted the price of fresh produce will rise, Californias unemployment rates will increase, some small towns will face crushing economic conditions and drinkable water may not be available in some rural communities. At a state capitol news conference with other legislators, farmers, farm workers and local water officials Assemblymember Caballero released a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger calling on his administration to allow flexibility in the transfer of water by adjusting the place of use designation that controls who and how water can be transferred. Heres more in this Assembly Web Report.

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