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Drought means low water levels and fewer visitors to California lakes
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Jul 29, 2014
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Drought means low water levels and fewer visitors to California lakes
The ongoing drought in California is taking a toll on lakes across the state. Low water levels mean exposed rocks, deserted boat docks and fewer visitors.
Castaic Lake on July 21, 2014. Swimming at Castaic Lake has been prohibited because of low water levels.
Castaic Lake on July 21, 2014. Swimming at Castaic Lake has been prohibited because of low water levels.
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The ongoing drought in California is taking a toll on lakes across the state. Low water levels mean exposed rocks, deserted boat docks and fewer visitors.

The ongoing drought here in California is taking a toll on lakes across the state this summer. Low water levels mean exposed rocks, deserted boat docks and fewer visitors.

At Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County, swimming has been cancelled and one boat launch has been closed because of record-low water levels. 

Matt Fullove, assistant manager at Castaic Lake Marina and Boat Rentals, joins Take Two to talk about how the drought is impacting business.