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Never closer and never farther away: The fight over updating Arizona's rural groundwater law

Sep 16, 2024
Explore the chaotic struggle over Arizona's rural groundwater management as proposed reforms collide with longstanding practices. Hear about the tensions within the Governor's Water Policy Council, grappling with legislative frameworks aimed at conserving water rights. Discover the heated debates affecting farmers, the push for transparency, and the diverse interests at play. The complexities of balancing conservation and landowners' rights ignite passionate discussions, revealing the challenges in modernizing essential water laws.
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