Water Agencies Vs. Farmers in Ojai Valley, California (VenturaRiverEcosystem)
Feb.05, 2009 in
Drought, Public Works, Water Crisis, Water Management, Water Rates
(Feb. 3, 2009, Ventura River Ecosystem)
According to an article in the Ojai Valley News, the current drought and new water pricing is creating tension between water agencies and farmers. When wells run dry, growers have become accustomed to subsidized water imported from Lake Casitas. But with rate increases intended to cover the true cost of [...]
