Disappearing Moisture (IMAGE) Columbia Climate School Caption Dry grassland and oak landscape of the Coastal Mountain Range are among the parts of California most affected by the current drought. This photo was taken in August 2015. Credit Dominick McPeake. Usage Restrictions Credit must be given. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.