I am sorry to read there is so much opposition to this soution to the water shortage in California. The world weather is changing and the staggering loss of ground water must be faced. Until we figure out how to reduce the population of the world we will need to use what ever means at our disposal to meet the needs of the people. The water of the oceans is increasing in amount as the ice fields melt. They are our best source. In the mean time we can start taking other measures to decrease our use but first things first. Bring us life giving water to drik and to grow our crops.