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California gets creative to supply farmers with water

2014-07-10 27 Dailymotion

For some California farmers struggling through a record drought, this aqueduct may be the answer to their problems.<br/> <br />In Kern County, the local water agency is hoping a little creativity will provide some much needed relief.<br/> <br />Officials there want to reverse the flow of the California Aqueduct to supply water to desperate farmers.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: JIM BECK, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY, SAYING:<br/> <br />"So when we look at a project that would actually reverse the normal direction of the California Aqueduct, that can give you a feel for how desperate a situation we're in, not just in Kern County but throughout the state of California."<br/> <br />The plan to reverse a section of the aqueduct is in the works. It's expected to be fully operational by December.<br/> <br />Welcome news for farmers relying on desperate measures to keep their crops watered.<br/> <br />Some are digging wells for water.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: JOHN GLESS, VICE PRESIDENT OF GLESS RANCH, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I don't

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