article_snippet: NASA scientist Jay Famiglietti suggested immediate water-rationing measures after a four year drought left reservoirs
article_snippet: NASA scientist Jay Famiglietti suggested immediate water-rationing measures, which are being considered in southern California, across California.
article_snippet: Famiglietti said that efforts need to be accelerated before it's too late, because Famiglietti'd 'like to live in a state that has a paddle so that it might also still have a creek'.
article_snippet: Famiglietti said that 'the public remains detached from discussions and decisions' about conserving water and urged ' about conserving water to take ownership of the crisis.
highlights_snippet: NASA's Jay Famiglietti urges acceleration of programs to save water .
  