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> I think it would give leverage to the people trying to enact agriculture changes though.

It probably does, but agriculture changes in California tend to be in the interest of the agriculture industry, and those whose campaigns they fund.

As far as watering restrictions being useful for winning hearts and minds, I think in some cultures that would make a lot of sense (Japan comes to mind), but not in California. Environmentalism and conservationism are about as diametrically opposed in California as it gets: it's one of the prime consumer cultures on the planet, and consumerism is at odds with conservationism, unfortunately.