It seems shortsighted for the state and local agencies to reduce water conservation goals when the long range forecast is for renewed snow and rain shortfalls in the coming winter.

This shouldn't happen. The multi-year draught is far from over in spite of this year's "normal" precipitation.

Unfortunate that the Bad News Bears are out in force already. Like all mandated restrictions, water rationing should be applied only as needed. Instead of considering only lawns and flowers, think about the surrounding trees. Haven't these rationing zealots read the recent reports of the huge numbers of dying and falling trees not just here in suburbia but also in the forests of California? Tree roots run under lawns. Thirsty trees become stressed and are thus vulnerable to disease and insects. Sick and dying trees topple over onto houses, cars and people. Best to allow watering to the degree necessary for a healthy landscape and reinstate restrictions as needed later if the drought reoccurs.