CALIFORNIA responses of drought 2014

Ind: How did the drought affect farmers’ water costs?

They had to pump more water, costing an extra $453

Ind: How did farmers adapt crop production?

They planted smaller crops due to lack of water

Ind: How were individuals encouraged to save water?

People were asked to use water more sparingly

Org: What rule was introduced for restaurants?

They could not serve water unless requested

Org: How did hotels help conserve water?

Guests were asked to reuse towels and linen

Org: How did organisations improve water management?

They developed new ways to monitor and manage water resources

Gov: How were fish protected during the drought?

They were relocated to deeper waters

Gov: What emergency action was taken?

A state of emergency was declared

Gov: How much initial funding was provided?

$183 million

Gov: What was the total funding and what was it used for?

$687 million, including $25.3 million for food aid and $21 million for farmers

Gov: How did the government reduce water use?

Introduced restrictions and $500 fines

Gov: What long

term funding was planned?