California strikes deal to conserve water from Colorado River

Hosted by Marisa Lagos May. 22, 2023 California

After nearly a year of debate, California and neighboring states have agreed on a temporary plan to avert disaster on the Colorado River. Will it be enough?

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Credits

Guest:

Elizabeth A. Koebele - associate professor of political science, University of Nevada, Reno

Host:

Marisa Lagos

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel

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