MSNBC Hallie Jackson Reports June 8, 2021 14:59:00
I'm standing in front of lake orville, the second largest reservoir in the state of california. it's at about 700 feet. the record all-time low is about 640. scientists predict it will meet that or break that by about august, which will mean that the hydro electric plant that this lake powers is likely to shut down. it also means a lot of farmers are feeling the pain because you can multiply this reservoir by about 1500 nearly every single one is at about 50% of the average level it should be at which means those farmers and small communities are getting less fresh water which means by proxy t...