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Aversion to dams leads Legislature to stall a minor irrigation bill

06/08/22 9:14 AM By Brad Hooker
KEYWORDS Anderson Dam earthquake California water dam failures in California recharging groundwater aquifers for SGMA regulating reservoirs for agricultural irrigation districts St. Francis dam collapse kills 400
Coastal lawmakers blocked a Central Valley Republican over fears his measure could lead to massive dam failures throughout California.
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Brad Hooker
Sacramento Bureau Chief, Agri-Pulse West

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