Trump has vowed to pump more water. Government data show pumping was down for maintenanceTrump's water delivery pledge coincided with reduced federal pumping due to routine maintenance.State officials clarified that military involvement in water delivery was false.
As fish deaths increase at pumps, critics urge California agencies to improve protectionsPumping operations in California are causing significant harm to threatened and endangered fish species.Environmental groups are pressing state and federal agencies to reduce pumping levels to protect fish populations.