Another Dry Year – Coastal View News Article

Throughout the past few weeks, California has moved into a drought crisis with the governor declaring drought emergencies in 41 of the state’s 58 counties. As of May 18, 16 percent of the state is in exceptional drought, 57 percent is in extreme drought, 21 percent is in severe drought, and 6 percent is in moderate drought. Read more about In Santa Barbara County we are categorized as being in severe drought, but we could easily shift into an extreme status as early as next month. Read more about District water supply projections, groundwater basin conditions and partnerships with others to create a locally-controlled, drought-resistant drinking water supply for the future.