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Which Way, L.A.?

Mandatory Water Usage Cuts Loom

Nearly 40 years ago, a drought stricken California ordered growers with the oldest water rights in the state to stop diverting water from lakes and streams. Now it's deja vu all over again. Last week the State Water Resources Control Board announced they’re preparing to order many growers with rights that pre-date 1914 to turn off their pumps.

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KCRW placeholderBy Barbara Bogaev • May 26, 2015 • 7m Listen

Nearly 40 years ago, a drought stricken California ordered growers with the oldest water rights in the state to stop diverting water from lakes and streams. Now it's deja vu all over again. Last week the State Water Resources Control Board announced they’re preparing to order many growers with rights that pre-date 1914 to turn off their pumps. Bettina Boxall is a staff writer for the LA Times covering water rights and the environment.

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    Barbara Bogaev

    radio journalist

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    Sáša Woodruff

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Claire Martin

    Producer, To the Point/Which Way LA?

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    Bettina Boxall

    LA Times reporter covering California water and the environment

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