William Kahrl

author, 'Water and Power'

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Author of Water and Power: The Conflict over Los Angeles Water Supply in the Owens Valley and The California Water Atlas

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Governor Jerry Brown imposed statewide mandatory water cutbacks this week. California residents, now in their fourth year of drought, have to cut back water usage by 25%.

The Water Sins of the Father

Governor Jerry Brown imposed statewide mandatory water cutbacks this week. California residents, now in their fourth year of drought, have to cut back water usage by 25%.

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