With mounting populations, over-tapped rivers, severely damaged aquatic ecosystems, and the likelihood of impact from climate change, California faces an imminent challenge ahead of it; finding a reliable source of fresh water. Some water managers have proposed to siphon water from the ground, while others have suggested reusing and conserving water supplies. However, a more drastic proposal has been brought to the public’s attention. During his time in office, Governor Jerry Brown has put forward the idea of a water supply pipeline, which he dubbed “The Peripheral Canal Project.” With the U.S. economy slowly rebuilding itself, the sheer size and magnitude of this project has raised a number of questions for water policymakers and the public. Where will the water come from? How much will it cost? Is it practical? While the Peripheral Canal Project has a handful of benefits, the simple truth is that the project is merely a short-term solution and is too expensive to carry