California water plan touted as ‘durable’ solution, but disputes loom

The Biden administration has implemented new rules for operating California’s main water delivery systems in the Central Valley, aimed at balancing protection for imperiled fish species with providing a reliable water supply for farms and cities. Developed over three years, the plan aims to bring stability to water supplies amidst worsening droughts due to climate change, but faces criticism from environmental groups and agricultural water districts. The rules, which took effect last week, seek to manage cold-water reservoir releases to aid endangered species and incorporate an adaptive management approach to incorporate new scientific findings.

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