Could This New Method of Water Retention Save California from the Drought?

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By Christina Sarich

Many places on the planet have arid climates and harvest rainwater in order to stay irrigated even when the sun blazes hot. California scientists have taken a hint from those who take the rain when it comes in order to help the state survive one of the worst droughts in its history.

This is no new technology. China recently commemorated a 2000-year old irrigation system. Proper irrigation systems not only save water in times of drought, but also save entire cities from flooding when rivers and lakes overflow.

Now, researchers from UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension are testing a new method …read more

Read more here: naturalsociety.com

    

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