The Latest: California lets local water districts set saving

A drought-tolerant garden is seen on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in Irvine, Calif. California water officials say they will consider dropping a mandate requiring conservation in the state's fifth year of drought. The State Water Resources Control Board on Wednesday will vote on whether to give local water districts control of setting their own conservation targets. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) A drought-tolerant garden is seen on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in Irvine, Calif. California water officials say they will consider dropping a mandate requiring conservation in the state's fifth year of drought. The State Water Resources Control Board on Wednesday will vote on whether to give local water districts control of setting their own conservation targets. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

By Associated Press May 18, 2016 2 min read

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – The Latest on California water conservation during drought (all times local):

5:10 p.m.

California has decided to let hundreds of local water districts set their own conservation goals after a wet winter eased the drought in some parts of the state.

The State Water Resources Control Board met Wednesday in Sacramento and lifted its statewide conservation order calling for a 20 percent savings.

The new rules allow more than 400 local water districts to set conservation targets for residents and businesses.