Droughts exposed California’s thirst for groundwater. Now, the state hopes to refill its aquifers
The California Aqueduct moves water from the state’s wetter north to the drier south. But it can’t carry enough water to prevent overpumping of groundwater. ROLF SCHULTEN/ULLSTEIN BILD VIA GETTY IMAGES By Erik StokstadApr. 16, 2020 , 9:00 AM California’s Central Valley—one of the richest agricultural regions in the world—is sinking. During a recent intense drought, …