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Drought is crippling rural communities and wildlife, but aid is on the way

09/07/22 8:10 AM By Brad Hooker
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A first-ever state program for supporting ag-related businesses is bringing hope for broader federal funding to aid rural communities.
KEYWORDS California agriculture drought and climate change impact water in California federal emergency response for the Colorado River drought floodplain restoration projects benefit salmon, waterfowl and rice Karen Ross Pacific Flyway habitat for migratory waterfowl restoring habitat for endangered reptiles Robert Bonnie Tim Johnson
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Brad Hooker
Sacramento Bureau Chief,
Agri-Pulse West