California proposes first fine of a senior water rights holder

The State Water Resources Board proposed a $1.5 million fine against the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District in northern California for “unauthorized diversion and use of water,” the first such action against a senior rights holder, reports the Los Angeles Times. The control board says the district drew water for two weeks in June after being told it… » Read More

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