Politics play a heavy role in the distribution of water resources. An important
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Question
Politics play a heavy role in the distribution of water resources. An important current event is the drought that is happening in the Western United States. The past few years have resulted in little rain and reduced mountain snow melt to replenish water supplies for California and other states. In the Spring of 2015, water restrictions were placed upon municipalities and residents to limit the use of water. The politics surrounding these restrictions are significant. This topic has been the subject of many news articles. Read information from at least two of the following municipal or governmental sources: California EPA, the Association of California Water Agencies , or the Western Municipal Water District. Find and read two more articles from USA Today (www.usatoday.com ), the Los Angeles Times (www.latimes.com), or NPR (www.npr.org).
What are some of the arguments for the water restrictions?
What is the major objection that many people, both inside the state of California, and residents of other states, have to these restrictions?
Who has been left out of the restrictions, and how are they to be enforced?
What will happen in regards to water allocation and resources if these restrictions were not put into place?
Does all of this change the hydrological cycle? If so, how?
Explanation / Answer
Q. What are some of the arguments for the water restrictions?
Q. What is the major objection that many people, both inside the state of California, and residents of other states, have to these restrictions?
Q. What will happen in regards to water allocation and resources if these restrictions were not put into place?
Q. Who has been left out of the restrictions, and how are they to be enforced?
Q. Does all of this change the hydrological cycle? If so, how?