Concerns Over Water Rights and Regulation

Recent actions by the Arizona Attorney General highlight significant concerns about water rights and oversight in La Paz County, particularly regarding a Saudi-owned alfalfa farm's drilling of a new well. Attorney General Chris May's letter emphasizes the need for immediate action from the state, citing ongoing investigations into water over-pumping in the area and contamination risks from a former military site. This environment, already strained by existing wells, is seen as unfit for further exploitation, prompting calls for a halt to new approvals until thorough studies are conducted. The local population has voiced their frustrations, suggesting that government inaction has allowed corporations to exploit natural resources at their expense.