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The Great Depression Era Drought of 1928-1934: Seven Years That Built Modern California

California Droughts That Changed the State Forever

Gargi Chakravorty

California’s relationship with drought is as old as the Golden State itself, but certain dry spells have fundamentally altered how this agricultural powerhouse manages its most precious resource. From devastating farm failures to revolutionary water conservation programs, these epic droughts didn’t just create headlines – they rewrote California’s future. The story of how parched earth ...