On a lighter note and to keep this thread on topic (well it's about water 
anyway!) I thought I would post this joke...

A Department of Water Resources representative stops at a Texas ranch and talks 
with an old rancher.
He tells the rancher, I need to inspect your ranch for your water allocation.
The old rancher says, 'Okay, but don't go in that field over there.
The Water representative says, 'Mister, I have the authority of the Federal 
Government with me. See this card? This card means I am allowed to go WHEREVER 
I WISH on any agricultural land. No questions asked or answered. Have I made 
myself clear? Do you understand?'
The old rancher nods politely and goes about his chores.
Later, the old rancher hears loud screams and spies the Water Rep running for 
his life and close behind is the rancher's bull. The bull is gaining with every 
step. The Rep is clearly terrified, So the old rancher immediately throws down 
his tools, runs to the fence and yells at the top of his lungs.....“Your card! 
Show him Your card!!”