California's Water Rights Controversy

This chapter explores the contentious landscape of water rights in California, focusing on the inequities caused by laws favoring early claimants during droughts. It highlights the Resnick family's strategic maneuvers in the water rights system, including their privatization efforts and the implications of 'paper water.' The discussion culminates in the legal battles surrounding water commodification, illustrating the complex dynamics between local farmers, corporations, and the controversial trading of water as a commodity.