Fighting Drought in California

Posted by: Nate Berg

29 December 2009 - 10:00am

Three years into a statewide drought, California officials have taken drastic steps to reduce water use in cities and farms. 60 Minutes looks at the drought and efforts to combat the water shortage.

"Arnold Schwarzenegger, the action hero governor, has thrust himself into the fray by requiring towns and cities across the state to reduce their water use by 20 percent over ten years. That means less water to drink, to bathe in, and to water the lawn.

Governor Schwarzenegger only has a year left in office, and he's well aware of the old saying 'Whisky is for drinking, water is for fighting.'"

Full Story: Why California Is Running Dry

Source: CBS, December 27, 2009