California to fine historic district $1.5m for 'illegally stealing water' for its farmers as state endures fourth-year of devastating drought

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California to fine historic district $1.5m for 'illegally stealing water' for its farmers as state endures fourth-year of devastating drought [1]

California regulators today proposed an unprecedented, $1.5million fine for a group of Central Valley farmers accused of illegally taking water during the devastating drought.

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21/07/2015

Source: Daily Mail (United Kingdom) [2]

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