"California is a populous state on the Pacific coast of the southwestern United States. It is generally more well-watered in the north than in the south, and there are diversion structures which deliver water from the north to the south. In 2008 a drought was declared in California, the first since 1991. \"Statewide, 2008 was the driest spring and summer on record, with rainfall 76 percent below average.\" The drought continued into 2009 with the governor declaring a state of emergency on February 27, 2009. In 2010 increased snow and rain somewhat relieved drought conditions."@en . "Climate, geography, demography, and water resources of California"@en . "California is a populous state on the Pacific coast of the southwestern United States. It is generally more well-watered in the north than in the south, and there are diversion structures which deliver water from the north to the south. In 2008 a drought was declared in California, the first since 1991. \"Statewide, 2008 was the driest spring and summer on record, with rainfall 76 percent below average.\" The drought continued into 2009 with the governor declaring a state of emergency on February 27, 2009. In 2010 increased snow and rain somewhat relieved drought conditions."@en . .