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"This aquifer is our Colorado River": Rural residents struggle when corporate farms drill deep for water

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Water Woes in Arizona

This chapter explores the water scarcity challenges faced by local residents in Arizona, highlighting a veteran's struggle with a drying well exacerbated by corporate dairy drilling. It emphasizes the emotional and financial ramifications of dwindling water supplies, as well as the urgent need for legislative change to address water management issues. Through a community meeting with the governor, the chapter underscores the complexities of water laws and the clash between local concerns and state regulations.

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