Large cities have deep pockets and can buy water. Conservation is not important for the Los Angeles area. It has a long history of taking water from others and has increased its water usage this year. http://www.insidebayarea.com/drought/ci_26149855/see-which-californians-are-increasing-water-use-despite The US Bureau of Reclamation is ignoring senior water rights laws. http://westernfarmpress.com/irrigation/friant-users-challenge-usbr-decision-court It must be true that "whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting over". |