For almond grower Christine Gemperle, the abundant snowpack in Sierra Nevada mountains means she can flood her orchard, recharging groundwater reserves by letting water permeate deep below the surface.
California relies heavily on groundwater, especially in dry years, with nearly 40% of water supply coming from it and facing challenges to balance its annual 1.8 million acre-feet deficit through sustainable management.
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