Empty reservoirs, no snow, withered fields, hundreds of families without running water, the driest year, the warmest February, a race to groundwater, even the ground itself is collapsing. The historic drought in the American West threatens the Californian Dream. A dream built on water. 

We have collaborated with Leica Fotografie International (LFI) for many years. They have supported our documentary work with Leica cameras and featured our stories in two beautiful publications.