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How to Keep L.A.'s Taps Flowing

07.20.2011 | Heal the Bay

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In 2008, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa released a visionary plan for moving Los Angeles away from its reliance on imported water. The mayor’s plan was reasonable and achievable; we just have to follow it.

Read more from Mark Gold at the Los Angeles Times.

Photo: Eflon via Flickr

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