1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. Who will be affected by the Bureau of Reclamation's decision?

3. How much of California's irrigated farmland gets its water supply from the Bureau of Reclamation?

4. a) What types of crops are grown in California?
b) How much of the U.S. vegetable and nut crops are grown in California?
c) What percent of milk sold in the U.S. comes from California?

5. Read "Background" below the questions. What surprises you most about this information?

6. Re-read paragraphs 7 and 8. (And read further about the Delta smelt at:
kcra.com/news/battle-brewing-over-calfiornias-delta-smelt/24474942
a) Do you think the US Fish and Wildlife Service should be equally concerned with endangering the livelihoods of many farmers and farm workers, as well as the budgets of many families who buy California produce, or should preserving species at all costs be their only concern? Explain your answer.
b) Can you think of another solution that would allow the farmers to get the needed water?