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How does it get down here? >> first of all, it is captured there in reservoirs. like ours is shasta. it is allowed to flow down the river. it is picked up in pumps and from there on, it is brought to us by canals. >> with me now is steve, the director of the water program. the natural resources defense council. thanks for coming out here. we heard this piece last night. and central valley farming at one level it is just a mechanical process where this food is run from the ground. it is at the ce...

Using excess water. the city is installing new water meters to monitor consumption. >> if people dont step up and do their part california is in a lot of trouble. >> reporter: nasas scientists are saying were moving to the driest period in 20 years. i should be 30 feet under water and the rainy season here is all but over. reservoirs in the state are running on empty and the hottest, driest months are still ahead. >> joining us tonight a conservation biologist and the director of our water progr...