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Paul Gosselin, Butte County Director of the Department of Water and Resource Conservation, discusses the possibilities of subsidence happening in Butte County. Photo courtesy of Paul Gosselin.

Central valley sinking faster than ever in drought

Austin Herbaugh
September 20, 2015
Continued well water pumping in the drought is causing the land to sink in many areas.