Hawaii River Restorations Reflect National Desire to Protect Water for Public Benefit
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Using public trust doctrine, communities restore streams diverted…
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The Southwest is drying out, while the Northeast is becoming…
Spending to Conserve Water on California Farms Will Not Increase Supply
Benefits go to agriculture, but won’t help cities.