The United States Geological Survey (https://www.usgs.gov/) defines drought as a 'period of drier than normal conditions that results in water-related problems.' Short-term effects of drought include: declines in surface water flows, which can impact water supplies for agricultural, urban, and environmental uses. Long term effects of drought can include aquifer overdrafts and land subsidence. California has experienced drought events in the past (most recently: 1976-1977, 1986-1992, 2007-2009, and 2011-2017) and is expected to experience many more in the future. While a changing climate and variable weather patterns are contributing to the California's water issues, a lack of new water projects, a...