Arnold declares drought

Posted by Rick Orlov on June 5, 2008 5:46 AM | | Comments (0) |

After two years of little rainfall, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a statewide drought today that will trigger water efficiency and conservation programs throughout California. Kerry Cavanaugh in the Daily News.

The governor's announcement came hours before the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power approved new water conservation rules that limit lawn watering, car washing and other water uses.

The board also ok'd penalties starting at $100 for people who ignore water conservation laws.

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