California, Bureau of Reclamation, water management, irrigation, San Joaquin River, Sacramento River, environmental impact, agriculture, Central Valley, Gerald H. Miller, John F. Kennedy, California State Legislature, Delta Mendota Canal, Friant-Kern Canal

California's water management involves the Bureau of Reclamation, which oversees irrigation and water supply for agriculture in the Central Valley, a vital farming region. Key waterways like the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers support this system. The Delta Mendota and Friant-Kern Canals distribute water, while the State Water Project enhances supply. Environmental impacts from these activities affect wetlands and ecosystems. The Central Valley Project Improvement Act promotes water conservation and better management practices. Leaders like Gerald H. Miller and John F. Kennedy influenced California's water policies, balancing agricultural needs with environmental protection in the face of ongoing drought challenges.