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Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMattersThe measures are substantially weaker than a previous proposal after an onslaught of criticism. But they will still save enough water through 2050 to supply the state鈥檚 entire population for a year, at a cost of $4.7 billion. -
Pablo Unzueta/CalMattersThe revised proposal grants water providers an extra five years for reducing outdoor irrigation. Cities and water agencies are relieved, while critics say Californians will keep wasting water.
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Even though California faces serious water shortages, the Legislature鈥檚 analysts recommend weaker outdoor conservation requirements and longer deadlines for urban water agencies. -
California ended its voluntary statewide target, triggering concerns from experts that many water supplies remain depleted. Other drought measures remain in place. -
Despite December storms, water supplies remain low in many areas. Some managers expect to impose severe restrictions on their customers. -
California is in the midst of its driest period in at least 1,200 years, according to a recent study in the journal Nature Climate Change. And, climatologists say early predictions point toward yet another below-average rainy season in the coming months that would only worsen the already extreme drought conditions.
