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Ruling Raises Questions About Long-Held Water Rights

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As our historic drought continues, so do disputes over water. Earlier this year, the State Water Resources Board issued mandatory cutbacks statewide, including for those who've held water rights for over 100 years. But a recent ruling by a Sacramento Superior Court judge raises questions about how the state regulates and manages these rights. KQED Science reporter Lauren Sommer explains.

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