High and Dry: 10 Devastating Photos of the California Drought

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California is in its third straight year of drought conditions, with 2014 as the driest year on record — setting the stage for disastrous consequences for people, animals and the environment


Reservoirs all over the state are experiencing low water levels, which prompted Governor Jerry Brown to declare a drought emergency on Jan. 17According to USA Today, this move allows for Governor Brown to request a broad emergency declaration from President Obama to get financial assistance and possibly suspend state and federal regulations, as well as receive water transfers



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