21.  State water experts, however, labeled the UC study pessimistic.

22.  That year, however, winter snows and record rains in the early spring provided a buffer to summer dryness in the region, state water officials said.

23.  The complaint also charges that the company failed to properly contain wastewater run-off and violated state surface water quality standards.

24.  The casino solved that problem by waiving its admission fee, which enabled it to legally give away drinks while still in state waters.

25.  The county is now looking to formalize its long-term claim on Yuba River water in a proposed compact with the state water control board.

26.  The commission sets fishing practices in state waters.

27.  The environmentalists argue that the water board should be required to submit any changes in water flow requirements to the state water court.

28.  The MWD uses state water from Castaic Lake, Pyramid Lake, Lake Silverwood and the Colorado River Aqueduct, said MWD spokesman Rob Hallwachs.

29.  The others are exotics that were added to state waters over a period of years.

30.  The Sierra Club also is holding a seminar in Dallas on Saturday questioning the state water plan.