strange question, but, maybe not. read something about diverting water from the mississippi river to the dry west. the drought has been going on for 20+- years. what makes the government think that it will stop. the river is going to flow into the ocean anyway. so, why not use it in the west. i live in the east; so it won't affect me. the cost would be most likely in the billions or more. but, could it be done? one last thing. i belive that california residents are limited to watering their lawns to 3 times a week. how about NOT AT ALL!! anyone that has a green lawn would pay a large fine.