Walters: California's fights over water rights are at heart of supply issue
Briefly

Legal clashes over water rights in California, especially pre-1914 claims, persist amid attempts to balance allocations and ecological preservation, even amid droughts and full reservoirs.
A 2022 appellate court ruling favored pre-1914 water rights holders, underlining the complexity and contentious nature of managing water allocations and legal disputes in California.
Efforts to address environmental concerns face setbacks, as evidenced by the disappointment of environmental groups following a court decision regarding water rights management.
The perpetual conflict over water rights reflects broader challenges in managing water supplies, especially in times of drought and increasing water scarcity in California.
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