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they say as much as 2 to 12% more per storm. this is moisture in the cloud that would not fall out normally. i use the analogy of squeezing the sponge. you get more out of every storm. every drop counts, it matters. reporter: not just on the ground, these programs extend to aircraft. here it s partially paid for by down river states that desperately needs the water. state funding comes from lower basin states, california, nevada, they supply a significant amount of funds. that s the first throughout all the programs. not just this one. reporter: how important do you think this will be going forward? i think it s another tool supply. it s measured in years and decades rather than individual storms, if have you ask me? it s a long-term project. the drought does not, maybe makes it more of a concern. we re still doing it in wet years, in dry years. reporter: that snow pack

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