A city in the southwestern United States has finally received enough precipitation to emerge from a 3-year drought. The drought had a significant effect on agricultural activities in areas surrounding the city, which resulted in high food prices during the drought.

A scientist in the city wants to design a plan that will help reduce the impacts of future droughts that may occur in the area. Which of the following would most likely be a part of the scientist's plan?
A.
encouraging the local population to buy more bottled water
B.
building levees along local rivers to prevent overflow
C.
building dams on local rivers to create water reservoirs
D.
using only water soluble pesticides in agricultural areas