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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Democrats in the Legislature have been advancing three bills proposing to reform the court adjudication process for determining groundwater rights and to limit new agricultural wells.
Fueled by a series of recommendations from law scholars, legislators have filed measures to overhaul aspects of California’s water rights system to set new priorities for the environment and for disadvantaged communities.
Reforming water rights would divert critical resources to court fees instead of groundwater sustainability, says Tulare Irrigation District General Manager Aaron Fukuda.