Will California’s rising (water) tide lift all states?
While California is certainly the biggest and most complicated state facing drought and water management issues, it’s not the only state in the Western U.S. that’s trying to come up with creative solutions to water shortages. Moreover, our hydrological fate is tied to states like Colorado and Arizona and how they manage resources like the Colorado River, a major source of drinking water for Southern California. The federal government is slowly wading into the water debate and we hear how they plan to referee the latest water wrestling match.
While California is certainly the biggest and most complicated state facing drought and water management issues, it’s not the only state in the Western U.S. that’s trying to come up with creative solutions to water shortages. Moreover, our hydrological fate is tied to states like Colorado and Arizona and how they manage resources like the Colorado River, a major source of drinking water for Southern California. The federal government is slowly wading into the water debate and we hear how they plan to referee the latest water wrestling match.
Guests:
David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary of the Interior
- Patt Morrison for November 12, 2009
- Vice President Al Gore with "Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis"
- Are L.A.’s medical pot club up in smoke?
- Will California’s rising (water) tide lift all states?
- Tired of being stuck? That’s the Spirit!
- Googled: The End of the World as We Know It!
Also on this episode
Events
Comedy Congress Live
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:30 p.m.
- 9 p.m.
The comedic material emanating from Washington D.C., and state capitols across the country, is enough to make any sitcom writer jealous, even if most of that comedy is unintentional. Our motto on Comedy Congress is that just when politics makes you want to cry, it’s usually best to laugh.
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