Jeffrey Kightlinger

Metropolitan Water District

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Jeffrey Kightlinger is General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District, which provides water to nearly 18 million people in Southern California.

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It's not just the Oroville Dam.  Many of California's other dams, levees and pipelines are in big trouble.

Oroville Dam: A cautionary tale

It's not just the Oroville Dam.  Many of California's other dams, levees and pipelines are in big trouble.

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Governor Brown has called for a 25% reduction in water use in California's urban areas.

More Cuts in Southern California's Water Supply

Governor Brown has called for a 25% reduction in water use in California's urban areas.

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Governor Brown has recognized this driest winter in California history by declaring a drought emergency .

A Record Water Shortage and Red Flag Warnings

Governor Brown has recognized this driest winter in California history by declaring a drought emergency .

from Which Way, L.A.?

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