And in the Imperial Valley, the Imperial Irrigation District delivers the single largest share of the river’s water to farmlands that produce crops including hay and vegetables.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-09-05/california-farmers-urge-one-dam-solution-for-colorado-river

The Imperial Irrigation District has more senior water rights than just about anybody under existing rules, meaning other agencies would be forced to cut water before the IID had to give up any.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/columnists/story/2023-10-13/michael-smolens-san-diego-water-transfer-20-years-of-success-with-questions-ahead