In continuation of my initial post, the Oil and Agricultural Industries in Kern County, California USA are now in the process of trying to reach a compromise to end their dispute. Here is a link to KGET 17 News in Bakersfield, CA, where this subject was featured on a December 11, 2012 newscast:
Kern County Agriculture and Oil Industries Take Steps to End Dispute
Furthermore, the competition between these two industries and water sources does not seem to be limited to California. Here is another link to a NY Times article dated September 5, 2012, which describes the struggle for surplus water sources in Colorado:
For Farms in the West, Oil Wells are Thirsty Rivals
Kern County Agriculture and Oil Industries Take Steps to End Dispute
Furthermore, the competition between these two industries and water sources does not seem to be limited to California. Here is another link to a NY Times article dated September 5, 2012, which describes the struggle for surplus water sources in Colorado:
For Farms in the West, Oil Wells are Thirsty Rivals
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