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The legal foundation governing the Colorado River was crafted a century ago based on overly optimistic supply estimates. Today, prolonged drought has pushed this vital resource—which serves 40 million people—to a critical juncture.
According to The Wall Street Journal, new federal proposals demanding significant usage reductions have met sharp pushback and legal challenges across the Southwest.
Water law professor Rhett Larson (Arizona State University) explores the deeper implications in the video, addressing:
Crucial gaps in government policy
The limits of short-term emergency measures
Systemic changes required to secure long-term economic stability
Watch the full analysis below for an expert perspective on modernizing water governance. 🎥
