Sacramento region reaches new long-term agreement to balance water use and future growth
The debate over Sacramento’s water has been going on for decades. From farming to urban uses, it’s a natural resource that is in high demand, especially during droughts. On Monday night, a celebration was held to announce that a new signed agreement in place to make sure there’s enough water in the future. Ashlee Casey with the Sacramento Water Forum said that opposing groups including environmentalists, developers, farmers and cities have all reached an agreement on how to best use water that’s released from Folsom Dam and flows down the American River. … Water usage is outlined in a 334-page document that will guide the region over the next 25 years.
