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DROUGHT UPDATE

With near-record rainfall this season, the drought conditions of almost half of the state have improved. The snowpack has increased, water levels of streams and lakes have risen, and the hillsides are lush and green again. But despite a decent winter, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly 20% of California is still experiencing drought. Although these statistics are improved from recent years, many long-term impacts of the five-year drought cannot be seen by monitoring the snowpack or measuring winter rainfall. Underground, where much of the state’s water supply comes from, aquifers levels are low. During the drought, California drew heavily from underground basins to supplement water supply due to lack of rainfall. These aquifers are a crucial part of the state’s water system and it can take years for levels to be replenished. Now, more than ever, it is critical that conservation efforts continue to allow California to restore its groundwater supply and secure our resources for the future.

On iEfficient.com, you can get the latest information on the drought and find tips for what you can do to save water.

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