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February 16, 2010

San Diego Union-Tribune

Homeowners, associations battle over turf
By: Michael Gardner

SACRAMENTO — Rocky Wilson figures that just by landscaping his small front yard with artificial turf, he could save enough water annually to take a five-minute shower daily for about six years.

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San Diego Union-Tribune

Letter to the editor: Rainstorms, sprinklers, intent and neglect

Regarding the Feb. 13 letter talking about “the sprinkler police”:

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California Farm Bureau Federation

Commentary: A chance for some relief from the regulatory drought in California
By: Paul Wenger

"Make hay when the sun shines" best describes how farmers and ranchers go about their daily dealings with the challenges of weather.

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California Farm Bureau Federation

Bill aims to add flexibility to rules on fish protection
By: Kate Campbell

In a move aimed at increasing the amount of water going to storage from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, congressional leaders propose a measure that could translate into more water for farms and communities south of the delta—while providing continued protection for fish species, including the delta smelt and migrating salmon.

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