State water board approves proposal by riparian rights holders

SACRAMENTO, CA - The State Water Board has approved a proposal from farmers to voluntarily cut back water use in order to protect future water rights.
The proposal was by riparian water right holders in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta looking to ensure they would have enough water during the growing season from June to September.
“This proposal helps Delta growers manage the risk of potentially deeper curtailment, while ensuring significant water conservation efforts in this fourth