Water does not just flood rapidly back to the ocean on its own. It forms rivers, streams, creeks, flood plains, ponds, and lakes. Humans have built channels an

Water does not just flood rapidly back to the ocean on its own. It forms rivers, streams, creeks, flood plains, ponds, and lakes. Humans have built channels and storm drains as well as laid down substantial amounts of non porous ground cover like pavement and concrete. If you really care about using freshwater resources, start restoring rivers and side channels.