On Friday, an environmental organization and the Farmers' Water Agency filed a lawsuit against California, alleging that water withdrawals from the Bay Delta exceed allowable limits and are damaging fish populations and the broader ecosystem.
The plaintiffs argue that the state's diversions from the Delta are harming aquatic life and the surrounding environment.
California operates one of the world’s largest water distribution systems, and the Bay Delta is a critical source of water for both agricultural and urban users across the state.