California Farmers Battle Drought and Flooding Challenges.

California farmers are flooding their fields to control flooding and replenish groundwater, with excess water seeping underground and getting stored for when drought conditions return. Don Cameron, vice president and general manager of Terra Nova Ranch, is seen as a pioneer in this method of water conservation. The state Department of Water Resources provided $5 million and Terra Nova another $8 million for the project, which includes a pumping system. Policy makers are working on economic incentives for more farmers to follow suit, and some water districts have offered growers credits toward water rights in exchange for recharge.