California 2000

San Diego Union-Tribune editorial calls for comprehensivelegislation to facilitate water transfers within the state.

California has signed a tentative pact giving the state 15 years to reduce its use of Colorado River water by 800,000 acre-feet per year.

Sonoma County set aside a $100 million park program due to concerns that the Rural Heritage Initiative would freeze land use and building rights.

Placer County faces a water shortage by 2004 if officials cannot come to an agreement on drawing water from the American River.

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed and sent to the Senate floor the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) by a 13-7 bipartisan vote on Tuesday, July 25.