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In north California
and the Sierras, there was a great water supply due to the amount of snowfall.
However, the San Joaquin region is
experiencing dry months. Farmers are very dependent on the Shasta and Oroville reservoirs
for irrigation. The reservoirs are running above historical averages, but they
are said to eventually be taken down. Those involved also worry if
precipitation will not be able to make up for it. Additionally, state and
federal pump supplies have been decreased due to large amounts of Delta Smelt
found at the pumping stations. Consequently, the Bureau of Reclamation is
limiting pumping operations.
This affects the status of the agricultural economy and
employment, since the water supply is needed to grow the vast amount of crops
to be delivered to California
citizens. Those in the agricultural business may need to find alternative water
sources and systems. Otherwise, they will have to find a way to keep the
reservoirs, as well as remove the smelt from their water systems. The Bureau of
Reclamation is currently trying to improve the water supply while finding an
effective and safe long-term solution that will benefit the state economy as
well as the Bay Delta ecosystem.
Residents of California
should be aware of this so they will be prepared for any slight famine.
They can also contribute to finding ways to safely increase water supply in the
respective areas. Geographical changes may also result from new water systems.
Californians must also be prepared for season changes that can be annual, such
as December storms or dry Januaries and Februaries.
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