California Company Offers Lawn Painting Service To Turn Drought-Stricken Dead Lawns GreenNOVATO, CA - MAY 29: Brown Lawns Green owner Bill Schaffer applies green paint to a brown lawn on May 29, 2015 in Novato, California. As the severe California drought continues to worsen, homeowners and businesses looking to conserve water are letting lawns go dormant and are having them painted to look green. The paint lasts eigh weeks on dormant lawns and will not wash off. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
California Company Offers Lawn Painting Service To Turn Drought-Stricken Dead Lawns GreenNOVATO, CA - MAY 29: Brown Lawns Green owner Bill Schaffer applies green paint to a brown lawn on May 29, 2015 in Novato, California. As the severe California drought continues to worsen, homeowners and businesses looking to conserve water are letting lawns go dormant and are having them painted to look green. The paint lasts eigh weeks on dormant lawns and will not wash off. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
California Company Offers Lawn Painting Service To Turn Drought-Stricken Dead Lawns GreenNOVATO, CA - MAY 29: Brown Lawns Green owner Bill Schaffer applies green paint to a brown lawn on May 29, 2015 in Novato, California. As the severe California drought continues to worsen, homeowners and businesses looking to conserve water are letting lawns go dormant and are having them painted to look green. The paint lasts eigh weeks on dormant lawns and will not wash off. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
California Company Offers Lawn Painting Service To Turn Drought-Stricken Dead Lawns GreenNOVATO, CA - MAY 29: Brown grass is seen with green paint on it after being painted on May 29, 2015 in Novato, California. As the severe California drought continues to worsen, homeowners and businesses looking to conserve water are letting lawns go dormant and are having them painted to look green. The paint lasts eigh weeks on dormant lawns and will not wash off. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
California Company Offers Lawn Painting Service To Turn Drought-Stricken Dead Lawns GreenNOVATO, CA - MAY 29: Brown Lawns Green owner Bill Schaffer applies green paint to a brown lawn on May 29, 2015 in Novato, California. As the severe California drought continues to worsen, homeowners and businesses looking to conserve water are letting lawns go dormant and are having them painted to look green. The paint lasts eigh weeks on dormant lawns and will not wash off. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
California Company Offers Lawn Painting Service To Turn Drought-Stricken Dead Lawns GreenNOVATO, CA - MAY 29: Brown Lawns Green owner Bill Schaffer paints a brown lawn on May 29, 2015 in Novato, California. As the severe California drought continues to worsen, homeowners and businesses looking to conserve water are letting lawns go dormant and are having them painted to look green. The paint lasts eigh weeks on dormant lawns and will not wash off.(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTFruit trees are watered on an orchard in Lodi as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 25, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTHouseboats sit in storage beside the Oroville Lake reservoir which is now at less than 25 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 25, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTKayakers paddle on the Oroville Lake reservoir which is now at less than 25 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTA farmer ploughs his dusty field in Sheldon as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 25, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTDried mud and the remnants of a marina are seen at the New Melones Lake reservoir which is now at less than 20 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTDried mud and the remnants of a marina is seen at the New Melones Lake reservoir which is now at less than 20 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTIrrigation water flows into a field in Stockton as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 26, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTWater is seen at the bottom of the New Melones Lake reservoir which is now at less than 20 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 26, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTA dried up section of the New Melones Lake reservoir is seen which is now at less than 20 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 26, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTA lone houseboat beside an almost dry section of the Shasta Lake reservoir which is now at less than 20 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 25, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTPeople launch their boats near an almost dry section of the Shasta Lake reservoir which is now at less than 20 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 25, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTDried cracked mud is seen at the New Melones Lake reservoir which is now at less than 20 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTDead trees are seen on a dried up section of the New Melones Lake reservoir which is now at less than 20 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTA dead tree is seen on a dried section of the New Melones Lake reservoir which is now at less than 20 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTA pontoon bridge sits on a dried up section of the the Oroville Lake reservoir which is now at less than 25 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTA bottom section is exposed at the the Oroville Lake reservoir which is now at less than 25 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTHouseboats are moored on a shrinking arm of the Oroville Lake reservoir which is now at less than 25 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTHouseboats are moored on a shrinking arm of the Oroville Lake reservoir which is now at less than 25 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTHouseboats are moored on a shrinking arm of the Oroville Lake reservoir which is now at less than 25 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
US-ENVIRONMENT-CALIFORNIA-DROUGHTHouseboats are moored on a shrinking arm of the Oroville Lake reservoir which is now at less than 25 percent capacity as a severe drought continues to affect California on May 24, 2015. California has recently announced sweeping statewide water restrictions for the first time in history in order to combat the region's devastating drought, the worst since records began. AFP PHOTO/ MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
Statewide Drought Takes Toll On California's Lake Oroville Water LevelOROVILLE, CA - AUGUST 19: (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)A section of Lake Oroville is seen nearly dry on August 19, 2014 in Oroville, California. Lake Oroville is currently at less than a third of its total 3,537,577 acre feet. A combination of record high temperatures and sparse rainfall during California's four-year drought have produced the worst conditions in 1,200 years, according to a study accepted for publication by the American Geophysical Union (AGU).
Dried Up Lake Bed of Huntington Lake(credit: MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)Marina owner Mitzi Richards carries her granddaughter as they walk on their boat dock at the dried up lake bed of Huntington Lake on September 23, 2014. The state's drought affected Central Valley, is the considered the richest food-producing region in the world, where much of America's fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables being grown there.
Dismal Snowpack In Sierra Mtns. Worsens State's Four-Year Drought, And Takes Toll On Tahoe-Area Ski IndustryOLYMPIC VALLEY, CA- MARCH 21: (Photo by Max Whittaker/Getty Images)A snowboarder threads his way through patches of dirt at Squaw Valley Ski Resort, March 21, 2015 in Olympic Valley, California. Many Tahoe-area ski resorts closed early due to low snowfall as California's historic drought continues.
Low Levels In Sacramento River Due To Drought Force Wildfire Officials To Truck Salmon DownstreamRIO VISTA, CA - MARCH 25: (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Fingerling Chinook salmon are dumped into a holding pen as they are transfered from a truck into the Sacramento River on March 25, 2014 in Rio Vista, California. Low water levels on the Sacramento River forced wildlife officials to truck more than 400,000 fingerling Chinook salmon from the Coleman National Fish Hatchery in Anderson to the Sacramento River in Rio Vista, a nearly 300 mile journey. The fish usually make the trip on their own but would risk be targets of predator fish.
California Drought Dries Up Bay Area ReservoirsSAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 28: (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)A car sits in dried and cracked earth of what was the bottom of the Almaden Reservoir on January 28, 2014 in San Jose, California.
As bad as the drought in California and the Southwest was last year and in the Midwest a couple years ago, scientists say far worse historic decades-long dry spells are coming. “Unprecedented drought conditions” _ the worst in more than 1,000 years _ are likely to come to the Southwest and Central Plains near the end of this century and stick around because of global warming, according to a new study in the journal Science Thursday.
As bad as the drought in California and the Southwest was last year and in the Midwest a couple years ago, scientists say far worse historic decades-long dry spells are coming. “Unprecedented drought conditions” _ the worst in more than 1,000 years _ are likely to come to the Southwest and Central Plains near the end of this century and stick around because of global warming, according to a new study in the journal Science Thursday.
California's Drought(credit: Getty Images)In this before-and-after composite image, (Top) The Enterprise Bridge passes over full water levels at a section of Lake Oroville on July 20, 2011 in Oroville, California.
Statewide Drought Severely Affects Shasta Lake's Water LevelREDDING, CA - AUGUST 31: (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Houseboats are dwarfed by the steep banks of Shasta Lake at Bridge Bay Resort in Redding, California.
On April 1, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown and top lawmakers announced a $1 billion emergency legislative package to deal with the state's devastating multi-year drought. The state is entering the fourth year of record-breaking drought that has prompted officials to sharply reduce water supplies to farmers and impose strict conservation measures statewide.
On April 1, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown and top lawmakers announced a $1 billion emergency legislative package to deal with the state's devastating multi-year drought. The state is entering the fourth year of record-breaking drought that has prompted officials to sharply reduce water supplies to farmers and impose strict conservation measures statewide.
Grass Painting Company Profits From California DroughtSAN JOSE, CA - JULY 21: (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Green Canary worker Samuel Bucio sprays green water-based paint on a partially dead lawn at the Almaden Valley Athletic Club on July 21, 2014 in San Jose, California. As the severe California drought continues to worsen, home owners and businesses looking to conserve water are letting lawns die off and are having them painted to look green. The paint lasts up to 90 days on dormant lawns and will not wash off.
NASA Imaging(credit: NASA)A pair of NASA images illustrate the loss of snowpack between January 2013 (right) and January 2014 (left).
Felds of Nathan Carver's Ranch(credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)Hereford cattle roam the dirt-brown fields of Nathan Carver's ranch which his family has owned for five generations on the outskirts of Delano, in California's Central Valley, on February 3, 2014. At this time of the year normally, the fields would be covered in lush green grass, but the western US states's worst drought in decades has reduced the land to a parched moonscape, leaving the 55-year-old father-of-four praying for rain. While Carver remembers tales his grandparents told of the Dust Bowl years in the 1930's, this is as bad as he has ever seen it in his lifetime, he said.
Lake McClure in Coulterville, CaliforniaCOULTERVILLE, CA - MARCH 24: (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Water lines are visible in a nearly dry section of Lake McClure on March 24, 2015 in Coulterville, California. More than 3,000 residents in the Sierra Nevada foothill community of Lake Don Pedro who rely on water from Lake McCLure could run out of water in the near future if the severe drought continues. Lake McClure is currently at 7 percent of its normal capacity and residents are under mandatory 50 percent water use restrictions.
Cupertino's Stevens Creek ReservoirCUPERTINO, CA - JANUARY 30: (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Low water levels are visible at the Stevens Creek Reservoir on January 30, 2014 in Cupertino, California.
California Drought(credit: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)This picture taken from a helicopter shows a drought affected area in the outskirts of San Francisco, California, on July 23, 2014.
Yosemite Falls(credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)Water flows down Yosemite Falls, the highest waterfall in North America in the Sierra Nevada mountain range at Yosemite National Park on March 25, 2015 in California, where the snowpack in the mountain range hit an unprecedented low this week, falling below historic lows of 2014 and 1977 for the state's driest winter in sixty-five years of record keeping. It is the melt from the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain range snowpacks from which California gets its water, but snowpack measurements due to be reported next week are expected to be the lowest on record leaving the parched 'Golden State' in its fourth year of drought.
Sierra Snowpack 2015(credit: NASA)In this 3-D composite image map of the Sierra snowpack released by NASA/JPL-Caltech shows the deficit in the total volume of water contained within the Tuolumne River Basin snowpack from April 7, 2014 to March 25, 2015.
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