More than 90% of California is experiencing a 'severe drought' or worse (Drought Monitor). On 1 April 2015, Governor Jerry Brown imposed California's first mandatory water restrictions, requiring a 25% reduction in urban water use until the end of February 2016 (The Economist, CA Executive Order 1). On 13 November 2015, a further executive order ruled that if drought conditions persist beyond January 2016, water restrictions will be extended until 31 October 2016 (CA Executive Order 2). Any extension of restrictions on urban water use will count, even if there are modifications to those restrictions.