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California’s extreme drought ended two years ago but far Northern California remains in the grip of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency drought declaration.

Irrigation district fears it could undermine promises from both administrations to implement science-based decisions, better transparency and adaptive management.

While California is clear of drought, agriculture has not escaped the regulatory spotlight, especially for farmers and ranchers along the Scott and Shasta river watersheds.

In an election year amid a deepening drought, the debate is drawing lawmakers into uncomfortable arguments over the state’s role in storing and delivering water.

The state water board has approved an emergency regulation enabling the agency to curtail senior water rights along two key watersheds in Northern California.