Water Rights: Laws, Guns, & Money Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:20:35 -0500 http://www.know-water.com en-us © 2026 Water Rights: Laws, Guns, & Money yes Support this Podcast a9c1192c-3b8e-5e77-8843-b2c16822a235 Tommy Raye episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) water, farmers, investors, court, lawyers, engineers, permitting, guns, fights, crooks, laws, money, water rights Tommy Raye https://storage.buzzsprout.com/lv3k3pnu3ou70yrr36van38dmu9v?.jpg Water Rights: Laws, Guns, & Money http://www.know-water.com Episode 84 OVERPUMPING GROUNDWATER CAUSES MORE PROBLEMS THAN WATER DRAWDOWNS Episode 84 OVERPUMPING GROUNDWATER CAUSES MORE PROBLEMS THAN WATER DRAWDOWNS Risks beyond diminishing the supply of water
·       Remaining water unsafe or undrinkable
·       Saltwater intrusion
Subsidence
·       Cracks in the earth
·       Moving an entire city because it is sinking

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]]> Risks beyond diminishing the supply of water
·       Remaining water unsafe or undrinkable
·       Saltwater intrusion
Subsidence
·       Cracks in the earth
·       Moving an entire city because it is sinking

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-13697360 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 22:00:00 -0600 721 2023 84 full false Episode 83 LOOKING UNDER OUR FEET Episode 83 LOOKING UNDER OUR FEET Great report from the New York Times
·       Reflecting from 1800 to 1950
·       Endless bounty of all resources
Rain and snow
·       Rain refills aquifers in east
·       Snowmelt feeds western rivers
Thirsty farms and growing urban areas tap aquifers
·       Overused and under regulated
·       Overuse causes subsidence which reduces aquifer capacity

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]]> Great report from the New York Times
·       Reflecting from 1800 to 1950
·       Endless bounty of all resources
Rain and snow
·       Rain refills aquifers in east
·       Snowmelt feeds western rivers
Thirsty farms and growing urban areas tap aquifers
·       Overused and under regulated
·       Overuse causes subsidence which reduces aquifer capacity

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-13603726 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0600 1523 2023 83 full false Episode 82 UPDATE ON COLORADO RIVER NEGOTIATIONS Episode 82 UPDATE ON COLORADO RIVER NEGOTIATIONS Points of Agreement
·       Current operations not working
·       Next set of rules should be interim
Where they disagree
·       Upper Basin says Lower Basin exceeding allocations
·       Lower Basin wants to include all upstream reservoirs

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]]> Points of Agreement
·       Current operations not working
·       Next set of rules should be interim
Where they disagree
·       Upper Basin says Lower Basin exceeding allocations
·       Lower Basin wants to include all upstream reservoirs

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-13514184 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0600 1184 2023 82 full false Episode 81 MONEY TALKS Episode 81 MONEY TALKS Strange things happen
·       Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
·       Imperial Irrigation District
Role reversals
·       Jeffrey Kightlinger now advising Imperial
·       Imperial suddenly in mood to collaborate rather than demand

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]]> Strange things happen
·       Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
·       Imperial Irrigation District
Role reversals
·       Jeffrey Kightlinger now advising Imperial
·       Imperial suddenly in mood to collaborate rather than demand

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-13460823 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0600 1110 2023 81 full false Episode 80 SOMETHING IS SO ROTTEN IT STINKS Episode 80 SOMETHING IS SO ROTTEN IT STINKS Kickbacks or other forms of favors
·       Not at State employee level
·       Maybe elected officials
Such a sweet deal given to Fondomonte
·       Low price on land rental
·       All the water you can possibly use for free
Public employees encourage monitoring water use
·       Nixed or ignored at the elected level
·       Does this stink to you?

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]]> Kickbacks or other forms of favors
·       Not at State employee level
·       Maybe elected officials
Such a sweet deal given to Fondomonte
·       Low price on land rental
·       All the water you can possibly use for free
Public employees encourage monitoring water use
·       Nixed or ignored at the elected level
·       Does this stink to you?

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-13316277 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0600 2352 2023 80 full false Episode 79 WILL DROUGHT PUT ALFALFA FARMERS OUT OF BUSINESS OR AT LEAST ON THE HOT SEAT Episode 79 WILL DROUGHT PUT ALFALFA FARMERS OUT OF BUSINESS OR AT LEAST ON THE HOT SEAT A British newspaper reports on our drought
·       Alfalfa is king
·       Powell and Mead have risen to 36% of capacity from 28%
Our country is disconnected from food supply
·       Forage crops can be converted to save water
·       Farmers love alfalfa: it’s reliable with a steady demand
Need for alternatives
·       Rotational crops
·       Possibly hydroponics

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]]> A British newspaper reports on our drought
·       Alfalfa is king
·       Powell and Mead have risen to 36% of capacity from 28%
Our country is disconnected from food supply
·       Forage crops can be converted to save water
·       Farmers love alfalfa: it’s reliable with a steady demand
Need for alternatives
·       Rotational crops
·       Possibly hydroponics

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-13242380 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0600 1345 2023 79 full false Episode 78 AN EXPERT’S OPINION ON FIVE IDEAS Episode 78 AN EXPERT’S OPINION ON FIVE IDEAS Jennifer Gimbel
·       Extensive and impressive experience
·       Shares thoughts and ideas
Discussion of Five Ideas
·       Easier processes for farmers to sell saved water
·       1041 Regulations impacts and benefits to local citizens
·       Strong agreement on Two Forks Reservoir
·       Stop discouraging buy and dry
·       Create special zones for buy and dry

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]]> Jennifer Gimbel
·       Extensive and impressive experience
·       Shares thoughts and ideas
Discussion of Five Ideas
·       Easier processes for farmers to sell saved water
·       1041 Regulations impacts and benefits to local citizens
·       Strong agreement on Two Forks Reservoir
·       Stop discouraging buy and dry
·       Create special zones for buy and dry

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-13155782 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0600 1654 2023 78 full false Episode 77 ARIZONA GETS DESPERATE; GRASPING AT STRAWS Episode 77 ARIZONA GETS DESPERATE; GRASPING AT STRAWS Ocean desalination plant being discussed
·       Where’s the ocean?
·       Straw into the northern tip of the Gulf of Mexico
Environmental and economic constraints
·       $5 billion is a low-ball estimate
·       Pipelines to cross national park and environmentally sensitive areas
Would you bet on this project?

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]]> Ocean desalination plant being discussed
·       Where’s the ocean?
·       Straw into the northern tip of the Gulf of Mexico
Environmental and economic constraints
·       $5 billion is a low-ball estimate
·       Pipelines to cross national park and environmentally sensitive areas
Would you bet on this project?

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-13056997 Sat, 17 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0600 1471 2023 77 full false Episode 76 ARIZONA FINALLY ADDRESSING REGULATIONS – IS IT TOO LATE? Episode 76 ARIZONA FINALLY ADDRESSING REGULATIONS – IS IT TOO LATE? Arizona Big Media
·       Blatantly touting a vast resource of water in Arizona
·       Hub of data center and semiconductor plants
Arizona officials waking up
·       No more housing developments in Phoenix proper
·       Some rural areas passing much needed groundwater laws

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]]> Arizona Big Media
·       Blatantly touting a vast resource of water in Arizona
·       Hub of data center and semiconductor plants
Arizona officials waking up
·       No more housing developments in Phoenix proper
·       Some rural areas passing much needed groundwater laws

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-13027321 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0600 1209 2023 76 full false Episode 75 WHO OWNS THE WATER IN COW MILK? A REAL LITIGATED QUESTION! Episode 75 WHO OWNS THE WATER IN COW MILK? A REAL LITIGATED QUESTION! Leprino cheese factory in Greeley, Colorado
·       About 1000 AF a year of milk
·       Mile is 87% water
Is that water state water or private water?
·       Is this similar to diverted water that is not consumed?
·       What if milk sent out of state?

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]]> Leprino cheese factory in Greeley, Colorado
·       About 1000 AF a year of milk
·       Mile is 87% water
Is that water state water or private water?
·       Is this similar to diverted water that is not consumed?
·       What if milk sent out of state?

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12949714 Tue, 30 May 2023 18:00:00 -0600 1057 2023 75 full false Episode 74 I'M MAD AS HELL AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE Episode 74 I'M MAD AS HELL AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE The kick the can legislature
·       Only 16 water bills this session
·       Like we need another study
State should step up to complex and sensitive water issues
·       Dan Beard – saying it like it is
·       Our problems are immediate, but others are dire

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]]> The kick the can legislature
·       Only 16 water bills this session
·       Like we need another study
State should step up to complex and sensitive water issues
·       Dan Beard – saying it like it is
·       Our problems are immediate, but others are dire

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12877029 Thu, 18 May 2023 14:00:00 -0600 1444 2023 74 full false Episode 73 I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE AND IT IS HERE Episode 73 I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE AND IT IS HERE Farm Box Farms – containerized farming
Eric Gostenki, VP of Sales
·       Produce 250 containerized farms per year and growing
·       Experimenting both with crops and concepts
Joaquin Gonzales, Director of Fodder
·       1 container produces as much cattle fodder as 30 acres of irrigated ground
·       Containerized fodder uses less than 5% of irrigated acreage

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]]> Farm Box Farms – containerized farming
Eric Gostenki, VP of Sales
·       Produce 250 containerized farms per year and growing
·       Experimenting both with crops and concepts
Joaquin Gonzales, Director of Fodder
·       1 container produces as much cattle fodder as 30 acres of irrigated ground
·       Containerized fodder uses less than 5% of irrigated acreage

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12705128 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0600 1661 2023 73 full false Episode 72 UNIVERSITY OF COLORAD EXPERIENCE LEADS TO OTHER ISSUES Episode 72 UNIVERSITY OF COLORAD EXPERIENCE LEADS TO OTHER ISSUES Happy until lawsuits filed
·       Abandonment of water rights
·       Potential expansion of use
Prior appropriation provides path forward for dispute resolution
·       Times change farming practices and technology/manpower requirements
·       Society operates under reactive system
·       Only crisis prompts change
Technical issues that affect water users
·       Free river water and how it is used
·       Transit losses and how measured

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]]> Happy until lawsuits filed
·       Abandonment of water rights
·       Potential expansion of use
Prior appropriation provides path forward for dispute resolution
·       Times change farming practices and technology/manpower requirements
·       Society operates under reactive system
·       Only crisis prompts change
Technical issues that affect water users
·       Free river water and how it is used
·       Transit losses and how measured

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12637073 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0600 2682 2023 72 full false Episode 71 DISCUSSION OF FARM ISSUES FROM THE HOWLING COW Episode 71 DISCUSSION OF FARM ISSUES FROM THE HOWLING COW Meeting with Rob Graves at the Howling Cow Restaurant
·       Saving water – what is it and who can benefit?
·       Monitoring use of water is a problem
Other questions about moving water
·       Water quality issues
·       Thornton and 1041 issues
Elephant in the room
·       Buy and dry close in to the cities
 ·       Only the three Ds will stop farmers: Debt, Death and Divorce

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]]> Meeting with Rob Graves at the Howling Cow Restaurant
·       Saving water – what is it and who can benefit?
·       Monitoring use of water is a problem
Other questions about moving water
·       Water quality issues
·       Thornton and 1041 issues
Elephant in the room
·       Buy and dry close in to the cities
 ·       Only the three Ds will stop farmers: Debt, Death and Divorce

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12566283 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0600 1941 2023 71 full false Episode 70 BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH Episode 70 BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH Bad omen for the Colorado water world
Five things to consider
·       Stop discouraging buy and dry
·       Do away with HB 1041
·       Pass bill to allow farmers to sell saved water
·       Resurrect Two Forks
·       Create a special zone for buy and dry

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]]> Bad omen for the Colorado water world
Five things to consider
·       Stop discouraging buy and dry
·       Do away with HB 1041
·       Pass bill to allow farmers to sell saved water
·       Resurrect Two Forks
·       Create a special zone for buy and dry

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12449884 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0600 1226 2023 70 full false Episode 69 BETTER IDEAS THROUGH MONITORING Episode 69 BETTER IDEAS THROUGH MONITORING Tragedy of the commons
·       Referring to a public resource
·       Transaction costs are almost prohibitive
Disincentive to saving water
·       Demand management in real time
·       Can’t fix what you don’t know
Cities’ rights administered in a more lax manner

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]]> Tragedy of the commons
·       Referring to a public resource
·       Transaction costs are almost prohibitive
Disincentive to saving water
·       Demand management in real time
·       Can’t fix what you don’t know
Cities’ rights administered in a more lax manner

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12401379 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0700 2307 2023 69 full false Episode 68 HOW RIVER COMMISSIONERS RUN OUR RIVERS Episode 68 HOW RIVER COMMISSIONERS RUN OUR RIVERS Martin Sarley, past river commissioner, Ian Ferrell, attorney
·       Importance of quantifying river conditions
·       Administer water per laws and court rulings
As much an art form as a science
·       Different administrations depending on history and district
·       Goal to be same with real time data

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]]> Martin Sarley, past river commissioner, Ian Ferrell, attorney
·       Importance of quantifying river conditions
·       Administer water per laws and court rulings
As much an art form as a science
·       Different administrations depending on history and district
·       Goal to be same with real time data

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12374314 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0700 1497 2023 68 full false Episode 67 FARMERS TRYING TO SAVE WATER Episode 67 FARMERS TRYING TO SAVE WATER More discussions with Evan Jeffries
·       Piping saves water simply by requiring less to transport
·       Leaving stubble from harvest keeps soil moisture higher
History shows why most water is owned by farmers
·       Other issues affecting farmers
·       Farmers in CA & AZ benefited unfairly from Mead and Powelll

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]]> More discussions with Evan Jeffries
·       Piping saves water simply by requiring less to transport
·       Leaving stubble from harvest keeps soil moisture higher
History shows why most water is owned by farmers
·       Other issues affecting farmers
·       Farmers in CA & AZ benefited unfairly from Mead and Powelll

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12307054 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0700 1076 2023 67 full false Episode 66 FIREFIGHTER, RANCHER AND WATER THINKER Episode 66 FIREFIGHTER, RANCHER AND WATER THINKER Experiences of Evan Jeffries in Evergreen and Otis
·       Running cows in a regenerative process
·       Manages and advises ranchers on water
Some illegal water ponds protected for use for firefighting
·       60 identified in Jefferson County
·       $300k to $500k per AF on Bear Creek

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]]> Experiences of Evan Jeffries in Evergreen and Otis
·       Running cows in a regenerative process
·       Manages and advises ranchers on water
Some illegal water ponds protected for use for firefighting
·       60 identified in Jefferson County
·       $300k to $500k per AF on Bear Creek

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12279849 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0700 1267 2023 66 full false Episode 65 A TRAIN WRECK IN PROGRESS Episode 65 A TRAIN WRECK IN PROGRESS Colorado River Basin talks with limited results
·       Six states agree
·       California holds out
Lawsuits are inevitable
·       Time consuming
·       Indian tribes left out again

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]]> Colorado River Basin talks with limited results
·       Six states agree
·       California holds out
Lawsuits are inevitable
·       Time consuming
·       Indian tribes left out again

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12204899 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0700 1487 2023 65 full false Episode 64 AUGMENTATION, DEPLETIONS AND ACCRETIONS Episode 64 AUGMENTATION, DEPLETIONS AND ACCRETIONS Bill Berg, Hydrogeologist with Marin and Wood Water Consultants
·       South Platte River augmentations more complicated than in San Luis Valley
·       Most augmentation plans used for out of priority wells
Replacement source
·       Must match time, place and amount of depletion
·       Water wells create a drawdown cone within the aquifer

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]]> Bill Berg, Hydrogeologist with Marin and Wood Water Consultants
·       South Platte River augmentations more complicated than in San Luis Valley
·       Most augmentation plans used for out of priority wells
Replacement source
·       Must match time, place and amount of depletion
·       Water wells create a drawdown cone within the aquifer

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12141462 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0700 1711 2023 64 full false Episode 63 VERIFICATION OF FARM WATER USAGE Episode 63 VERIFICATION OF FARM WATER USAGE Relationship of water to economic output
·       Farming uses lots, contributes not so much
·       Cities use little, contribute a lot more
Legislature waking up to water problem
·       Centerpiece of new legislation
·       Presentation of my solutions

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]]> Relationship of water to economic output
·       Farming uses lots, contributes not so much
·       Cities use little, contribute a lot more
Legislature waking up to water problem
·       Centerpiece of new legislation
·       Presentation of my solutions

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-12065414 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0700 1322 2023 63 full false Episode 62 A FILM ON CONSUMPTION OF WATER IN THE WESTERN U.S. Episode 62 A FILM ON CONSUMPTION OF WATER IN THE WESTERN U.S. Support the show

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-11957412 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0700 183 2022 62 full false Episode 61 COMMENTS FROM A LONG TIME FARMER Episode 61 COMMENTS FROM A LONG TIME FARMER Support the show

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-11887199 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0700 2462 2022 61 full false Episode 60 OTHERS ARE QUESTIONING HAY GROWTH IN THE WEST Episode 60 OTHERS ARE QUESTIONING HAY GROWTH IN THE WEST Comparing other uses to reduction of hay fields
·       Curbing Kim Kardashian’s use of water
·       Eliminating coal-fired power plants
·       Not even close to providing water to restoring Colorado River
King Alfalfa is the real culprit
·       Consumes more than all cities in the Basin
·       $400 billion has been approved to buy, lease or loan water to the River

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]]> Comparing other uses to reduction of hay fields
·       Curbing Kim Kardashian’s use of water
·       Eliminating coal-fired power plants
·       Not even close to providing water to restoring Colorado River
King Alfalfa is the real culprit
·       Consumes more than all cities in the Basin
·       $400 billion has been approved to buy, lease or loan water to the River

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-11841187 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0700 1381 2022 60 full false Episode 59 HYDROPONICS – A POSSIBLE GAME CHANGER Episode 59 HYDROPONICS – A POSSIBLE GAME CHANGER Shipping container gro pods
·       Suppliers producing more sealed grow units
·       Use <1% of water of regular farming
Suggestions to solve crisis
·       Greater use of hydroponics
·       Buy and dry
·       Revive Two Forks reservoir
·       Aquifer Storage and Retrieval

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]]> Shipping container gro pods
·       Suppliers producing more sealed grow units
·       Use <1% of water of regular farming
Suggestions to solve crisis
·       Greater use of hydroponics
·       Buy and dry
·       Revive Two Forks reservoir
·       Aquifer Storage and Retrieval

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-11764998 Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0700 1071 2022 59 full false Episode 58 WYOMING WIDE OPEN SPACES Episode 58 WYOMING WIDE OPEN SPACES Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, Laramie – the big cities
·       East side of State
·       Not using Colorado River water
Flaming Gorge reservoir draw downs
       Farming, fishing and few water consumers
·       Potential U.S. Congressional action

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·       East side of State
·       Not using Colorado River water
Flaming Gorge reservoir draw downs
       Farming, fishing and few water consumers
·       Potential U.S. Congressional action

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-11726912 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1379 2022 58 full false Episode 57 A SHOCKING REPORT ON SILENT EXPORT OF DESERT WATER Episode 57 A SHOCKING REPORT ON SILENT EXPORT OF DESERT WATER Through alfalfa, water being sent to Saudi Arabia
·       Alfalfa farms clearly sucking potable water from cities’ supplies
·       Middle East countries prevent using water for low value crops
And what are we doing?
·       Arizona allows unlimited pumping in most locations
·       How much time left before Arizona runs out of water

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]]> Through alfalfa, water being sent to Saudi Arabia
·       Alfalfa farms clearly sucking potable water from cities’ supplies
·       Middle East countries prevent using water for low value crops
And what are we doing?
·       Arizona allows unlimited pumping in most locations
·       How much time left before Arizona runs out of water

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-11643128 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0700 1434 2022 57 full false Episode 56 NEW MEXICO – STATE NEEDS STUDIES ON WATER Episode 56 NEW MEXICO – STATE NEEDS STUDIES ON WATER Heavy reliance on groundwater
·       Case study on running out of water
·       State should track water use
Albuquerque’s water supply
·       Depends on Colorado River water for recharge and direct use
·       Impact of cutting back on Colorado River water

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]]> Heavy reliance on groundwater
·       Case study on running out of water
·       State should track water use
Albuquerque’s water supply
·       Depends on Colorado River water for recharge and direct use
·       Impact of cutting back on Colorado River water

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-11617995 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0600 1272 2022 56 full false Episode 55 ARIZONA AND THE CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT Episode 55 ARIZONA AND THE CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT What are sources of Arizona water?
·       Groundwater
·       Native rivers
·       Central Arizona Project
Legislation authorized of Central Arizona Project in 1968
·       Completed in 1994
·       Serves interior of Arizona
Arizona’s share of river is 2.8 MAF
·       Cities get 1.5 MAF through CAP
·       Remainder for agriculture
·       Cuts in 1922 Compact will hurt all

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]]> What are sources of Arizona water?
·       Groundwater
·       Native rivers
·       Central Arizona Project
Legislation authorized of Central Arizona Project in 1968
·       Completed in 1994
·       Serves interior of Arizona
Arizona’s share of river is 2.8 MAF
·       Cities get 1.5 MAF through CAP
·       Remainder for agriculture
·       Cuts in 1922 Compact will hurt all

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-11554373 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0600 1538 2022 55 full false Episode 54 UTAH WATER – IN THE SAME BOAT WITH EVERYONE ELSE Episode 54 UTAH WATER – IN THE SAME BOAT WITH EVERYONE ELSE Precipitation amounts
·       Great Basin drains toward Great Salt Lake
·       Colorado River watershed
Total Use of water 
·       Agricultural use
·       Municipal use
Reserved water rights
·       Indian claims
·       Other reserved rights

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]]> Precipitation amounts
·       Great Basin drains toward Great Salt Lake
·       Colorado River watershed
Total Use of water 
·       Agricultural use
·       Municipal use
Reserved water rights
·       Indian claims
·       Other reserved rights

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-11529597 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0600 1297 2022 54 full false Episode 53 INDIAN RESERVATIONS, TRIBES GUARANTEED A SHARE OF THE COLORADO RIVER Episode 53 INDIAN RESERVATIONS, TRIBES GUARANTEED A SHARE OF THE COLORADO RIVER Indians may have right to 25% of Colorado River water
·        Water rights in the Grand Canyon
·        Other Indian water rights
Water rights came with establishment of reservations
·        Better to sue or negotiate?
·        In any case, wait is so long as to maybe never come
·        Moral obligation to supply Indian water

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·        Water rights in the Grand Canyon
·        Other Indian water rights
Water rights came with establishment of reservations
·        Better to sue or negotiate?
·        In any case, wait is so long as to maybe never come
·        Moral obligation to supply Indian water

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-11482069 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0600 1632 2022 53 full false Episode 52 THE CUTS THEY ARE A COMING Episode 52 THE CUTS THEY ARE A COMING Bureau of Reclamation steps in
·        Largest cut to Arizona
·        Not enough cuts to trim deficits in Mead and Powell
California is the largest user
·        Most goes to Imperial Valley Irrigation District
·        Some of Metropolitan Water District
·        With 19 million customers, MWD will need more

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·        Largest cut to Arizona
·        Not enough cuts to trim deficits in Mead and Powell
California is the largest user
·        Most goes to Imperial Valley Irrigation District
·        Some of Metropolitan Water District
·        With 19 million customers, MWD will need more

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-11403400 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0600 1520 2022 52 full false Episode 51 THREE ISSUES OCCURING OVER THE SUMMER Episode 51 THREE ISSUES OCCURING OVER THE SUMMER 1041 Regulations upheld
·        What is in State’s interest
·        Thornton in a bind
Colorado Water Conservation Board
·        Updated state water plan
·        Call for public input
Colorado River problems
·        Impact on 7 states and Mexico
·        Covered in future episodes

 

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·        What is in State’s interest
·        Thornton in a bind
Colorado Water Conservation Board
·        Updated state water plan
·        Call for public input
Colorado River problems
·        Impact on 7 states and Mexico
·        Covered in future episodes

 

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-11355876 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0600 1409 2022 51 full false Episode 50 REFLECTIONS ON PAST EPISODES Episode 50 REFLECTIONS ON PAST EPISODES Changes needed in Colorado water law
·        Speculation
·        Statistics support change
Colorado water owned by the Public?
·        Past huge government investments
·        Should government simply give away rights?



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·        Speculation
·        Statistics support change
Colorado water owned by the Public?
·        Past huge government investments
·        Should government simply give away rights?



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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-10780806 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0600 924 2022 50 full false Episode 49 REASONS TO KEEP WATER FLOWING TO THE FARMS Episode 49 REASONS TO KEEP WATER FLOWING TO THE FARMS Equal time to agricultural interest
·        Don Schwindt, farmer near Cortez, Colorado
·        Dan Keppen, Family Farm Alliance president
Upcoming negotiations on guidelines for Colorado River Compact operations
·        New interim guidelines coming in 2026
·        Ag communities want to play a major role

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·        Don Schwindt, farmer near Cortez, Colorado
·        Dan Keppen, Family Farm Alliance president
Upcoming negotiations on guidelines for Colorado River Compact operations
·        New interim guidelines coming in 2026
·        Ag communities want to play a major role

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-10716351 Tue, 31 May 2022 20:00:00 -0600 973 2022 49 full false Episode 48 CONTINUATION OF NISP PROJECT – OPERATIONAL DESGIN Episode 48 CONTINUATION OF NISP PROJECT – OPERATIONAL DESGIN Components of NISP
·        Glade reservoir
·        Galeton reservoir 
Operate in tandem
·        Projected yield from project
·        Physical sizes and water quality considerations

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·        Glade reservoir
·        Galeton reservoir 
Operate in tandem
·        Projected yield from project
·        Physical sizes and water quality considerations

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-10558645 Wed, 04 May 2022 11:00:00 -0600 1708 2022 48 full false Episode 47 NISP FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH Episode 47 NISP FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH Greg Dewey, NCWCD Project Manager/Water Resources Engineer
·        Permitting for 18 years
·        History of Poudre and project
Poudre designated as Wild and Scenic
·        Proposals for 3 on-stream reservoirs dropped
·        Reservoir water rights transferred to off-stream Glade

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·        Permitting for 18 years
·        History of Poudre and project
Poudre designated as Wild and Scenic
·        Proposals for 3 on-stream reservoirs dropped
·        Reservoir water rights transferred to off-stream Glade

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-10553578 Tue, 03 May 2022 17:00:00 -0600 1476 2022 47 full false Episode 46 RURAL WATER DISTRICTS Episode 46 RURAL WATER DISTRICTS Stan Linker, manager of Central Weld County Water District
·        How rural districts were formed
·        Take Advantage of clean water in the CBT system
Raw water sources and costs
·        CBT, Windy Gap
·        Prices skyrocketed in 10 years
·        Other sources of water

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·        How rural districts were formed
·        Take Advantage of clean water in the CBT system
Raw water sources and costs
·        CBT, Windy Gap
·        Prices skyrocketed in 10 years
·        Other sources of water

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-10453587 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0600 1540 2022 46 full false Episode 45 1041 REGULATIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON WATER PROJECTS Episode 45 1041 REGULATIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON WATER PROJECTS A land use regulation
·        Initially State oversight protections
·        State quit funding oversight
Eagle and Larimer Counties use of 1041
·        Seems to be blackmail
·        State oversight should return

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·        Initially State oversight protections
·        State quit funding oversight
Eagle and Larimer Counties use of 1041
·        Seems to be blackmail
·        State oversight should return

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-10371630 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0600 1118 2022 45 full false Episode 44 SOMEONE ELSE QUESTIONING AG WATER USE Episode 44 SOMEONE ELSE QUESTIONING AG WATER USE Saving water
·        Anyway to incentivize farmers?
·        HB 1121 – cash for grass
Colorado Sun reporter Trish Zornio
·        Asking hard questions
·        Same old calculus doesn’t work anymore 

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·        Anyway to incentivize farmers?
·        HB 1121 – cash for grass
Colorado Sun reporter Trish Zornio
·        Asking hard questions
·        Same old calculus doesn’t work anymore 

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-10283495 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0600 1212 2022 44 full false Episode 43 WATER COURT CONTINUED Episode 43 WATER COURT CONTINUED Following up with the teaser
·        Private condemnation
·        Exchanges
Water Court and marketing water
·        Ditches interfering with sale of private property rights
·        Agricultural Water Protection Water Right
·        Should be expanded
Out of priority diversions
·        Augmentation plans
·        Onus on applicant

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·        Private condemnation
·        Exchanges
Water Court and marketing water
·        Ditches interfering with sale of private property rights
·        Agricultural Water Protection Water Right
·        Should be expanded
Out of priority diversions
·        Augmentation plans
·        Onus on applicant

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-10204528 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1446 2022 43 full false Episode 42 FINALLY GETTING TO WATER COURT Episode 42 FINALLY GETTING TO WATER COURT Ways to establish water rights
·        Other states mainly a permitting system
·        Colorado uses a court system
Composition of water court and duties
·        Seven courts corresponding to seven water basins
·        Steps to obtain a water right or change in use of a water right

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]]> Ways to establish water rights
·        Other states mainly a permitting system
·        Colorado uses a court system
Composition of water court and duties
·        Seven courts corresponding to seven water basins
·        Steps to obtain a water right or change in use of a water right

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-10170261 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0700 1228 2022 42 full false Episode 41 SOME LAWS NEED TO BE CHANGED TO FIT THE TIMES Episode 41 SOME LAWS NEED TO BE CHANGED TO FIT THE TIMES Times of drought
·        Worst in 1200 years
·        Temperature affect dryness
Saving Water
·        At least three ways
·        No incentives to save

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·        Worst in 1200 years
·        Temperature affect dryness
Saving Water
·        At least three ways
·        No incentives to save

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-10118205 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0700 1366 2022 41 full false Episode 40 COMPACT CORRECTION AND THOUGHTS ON SOURCES OF MORE WATER Episode 40 COMPACT CORRECTION AND THOUGHTS ON SOURCES OF MORE WATER Relook at the 1923 South Platte River Compact
·        Upper and Lower Sections of South Platte River
·        Nebraska seems intent on moving forward
Anti-speculation bill’s impact on water prices
·        Two views on strengthening laws
·        How to create more water supply in a water short area
Talk to your legislator 

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·        Upper and Lower Sections of South Platte River
·        Nebraska seems intent on moving forward
Anti-speculation bill’s impact on water prices
·        Two views on strengthening laws
·        How to create more water supply in a water short area
Talk to your legislator 

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-10066114 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1109 2022 40 full false Episode 39 MIDDLEMEN LEGAL PURCHASE OF WATER PUSHING PRICES UP? Episode 39 MIDDLEMEN LEGAL PURCHASE OF WATER PUSHING PRICES UP? Prices of water
·        Farmers 401K plans?
·        Supply and demand at work
·        Farmers seem to want investors in the market
Water rights trades under the radar
·        Transparency needed in water sales
·        Farmers can’t afford water for farming
Democracy and capitalism 

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·        Farmers 401K plans?
·        Supply and demand at work
·        Farmers seem to want investors in the market
Water rights trades under the radar
·        Transparency needed in water sales
·        Farmers can’t afford water for farming
Democracy and capitalism 

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-10021598 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1571 2022 39 full false Episode 38 CHANGING LAWS - WHY THE PUSH? Episode 38 CHANGING LAWS - WHY THE PUSH? Continuing with James Eklund
·        Case Laws
·        Encourage Ag in Colorado
·        Midde Ground
Cities want no middle men
·        Ag producers want an open market
·        More important issues should be discussed

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·        Case Laws
·        Encourage Ag in Colorado
·        Midde Ground
Cities want no middle men
·        Ag producers want an open market
·        More important issues should be discussed

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9957732 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0700 1432 2022 38 full false Episode 37 ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW ON ANTI-SPECULATION Episode 37 ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW ON ANTI-SPECULATION James Eklund – water attorney, past director of Colorado Water Conservation Board
·        Definition of anti-speculation
·        Meant to prevent hoarding of water by appropriation
·        Water cannot be shared like air
Anti-speculation is on “bill paper”
·        Itch to be scratched is prohibition of outsiders profiting
·        Cities trying to monopolize water market
·        Dangerous policy

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·        Definition of anti-speculation
·        Meant to prevent hoarding of water by appropriation
·        Water cannot be shared like air
Anti-speculation is on “bill paper”
·        Itch to be scratched is prohibition of outsiders profiting
·        Cities trying to monopolize water market
·        Dangerous policy

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9908864 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0700 1955 2022 37 full false Episode 36 NEBRASKA USES SOUTH PLATTE COMPACT TO NIP COLORADO WATER Episode 36 NEBRASKA USES SOUTH PLATTE COMPACT TO NIP COLORADO WATER Nebraska governor announces big plans
·        Wants to assure continued water into Nebraska
·        Build diversions inside Colorado to take water
Colorado has plans for more South Platte River water
·        What happens now?
·        Lawsuits expected

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·        Wants to assure continued water into Nebraska
·        Build diversions inside Colorado to take water
Colorado has plans for more South Platte River water
·        What happens now?
·        Lawsuits expected

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9875742 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0700 818 2022 36 full false Episode 35 ANTI-SPECULATION – NEW LEGISLATION NEEDED? Episode 35 ANTI-SPECULATION – NEW LEGISLATION NEEDED? Alexandra Davis – Aurora Water Department
·        Water rights as a commodity
·        Speculation drives up prices
·        Fear of out-of-state sales
Ag water rights sales creates fears
·        Issues between selling farmers and local community
·        Reasons for the decline of small towns

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·        Water rights as a commodity
·        Speculation drives up prices
·        Fear of out-of-state sales
Ag water rights sales creates fears
·        Issues between selling farmers and local community
·        Reasons for the decline of small towns

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9862810 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0700 1417 2022 35 full false Episode 34 PLACEHOLDER: WATER FACTS Episode 34 PLACEHOLDER: WATER FACTS Water – the great dissolver or great conveyor?
·        Conveyance of waste
·        Creation of the Clean Water Act
Properties of water
·        Seawater vs fresh water
·        Silly facts for fun

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·        Conveyance of waste
·        Creation of the Clean Water Act
Properties of water
·        Seawater vs fresh water
·        Silly facts for fun

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9832970 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:00:00 -0700 1076 2022 34 full false Episode 33 MONEY: THE START OF ALL WATER PROJECTS Episode 33 MONEY: THE START OF ALL WATER PROJECTS Funding Sources
·        State
·        Federal 
·        Private
Examples
·        Dove Creek – grants & loans
·        Parker W&S –  stimulus money?
·        Renewable Water Resources – stimulus money?

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·        State
·        Federal 
·        Private
Examples
·        Dove Creek – grants & loans
·        Parker W&S –  stimulus money?
·        Renewable Water Resources – stimulus money?

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9782744 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:00:00 -0700 1293 2021 33 full false Episode 32 SOUTH PLATTE HISTORY AND COMPACT Episode 32 SOUTH PLATTE HISTORY AND COMPACT One of the pathways to the Rocky Mountains
·        Platte waters shared
·        Stories of the past
South Platte Compact
·        Only with Nebraska
·        Restrictions/Uses by Colorado

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·        Platte waters shared
·        Stories of the past
South Platte Compact
·        Only with Nebraska
·        Restrictions/Uses by Colorado

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9706834 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0700 1380 2021 32 full false Episode 31 FOREST FIRES' IMPACTS ON WATER Episode 31 FOREST FIRES' IMPACTS ON WATER East Troublesome Fire 200,000 Acres
·        Esther Vincent, Environmental Services Director, NCWCD
·        Post fire watershed restoration efforts
Impacts and Recovery
·        Physical Impacts
·        Quality Impacts
·        Funding

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·        Esther Vincent, Environmental Services Director, NCWCD
·        Post fire watershed restoration efforts
Impacts and Recovery
·        Physical Impacts
·        Quality Impacts
·        Funding

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9645850 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0700 2263 2021 31 full false Episode 30 THANKSGIVING, DAY OF APPRECIATION Episode 30 THANKSGIVING, DAY OF APPRECIATION Lucky to be Americans
·        Hard working, honest, friendly
·        Work on podcast
Three recent newspaper articles
·        Colorado River Compact should be changed
·        Yuck factors comes back into play
·        Maybe Gross Reservoir not needed

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·        Hard working, honest, friendly
·        Work on podcast
Three recent newspaper articles
·        Colorado River Compact should be changed
·        Yuck factors comes back into play
·        Maybe Gross Reservoir not needed

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9615188 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0700 1113 2021 30 full false Episode 29 MORE ON COMPACTS AND WHY THEY STARTED Episode 29 MORE ON COMPACTS AND WHY THEY STARTED Colorado straddles Continental Divide
·        Gives rise to four great rivers
·        All water arising within our borders is ours
Not so fast
·        Supreme Court decisions affect Colorado’s stubbornness
·        Start of the Colorado River Compact Commission

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·        Gives rise to four great rivers
·        All water arising within our borders is ours
Not so fast
·        Supreme Court decisions affect Colorado’s stubbornness
·        Start of the Colorado River Compact Commission

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9561716 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -0700 1233 2021 29 full false Episode 28 CONTINUATION OF WATER ENGINEERS, CORTNEY BRAND Episode 28 CONTINUATION OF WATER ENGINEERS, CORTNEY BRAND Well design and evaluation
·        Terry Ranch more complicated than originally thought
·        Groundwater planning similar to water resources planning
Water Information Technology – SCADA
·        Growth area for water engineers
·        Real time planning and reaction
Banks 
·        Money in, money out
·        Water in, water out

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·        Terry Ranch more complicated than originally thought
·        Groundwater planning similar to water resources planning
Water Information Technology – SCADA
·        Growth area for water engineers
·        Real time planning and reaction
Banks 
·        Money in, money out
·        Water in, water out

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9477327 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0600 1155 2021 28 full false Episode 27 WATER ENGINEERS, WHAT THEY DO Episode 27 WATER ENGINEERS, WHAT THEY DO LRE Water - largest water engineering firm in Colorado
·        Cortney Brand, President
·        River basin and water supply planning
Water rights evaluations
·        Water Court support
·        Locating water rights for purchase

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·        Cortney Brand, President
·        River basin and water supply planning
Water rights evaluations
·        Water Court support
·        Locating water rights for purchase

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9440227 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0600 1154 2021 27 full false Episode 26 A DETOUR TO TEXAS, RIGHT OF CAPTURE Episode 26 A DETOUR TO TEXAS, RIGHT OF CAPTURE San Antonio and the Edwards Aquifer
·        Joe Krier, Ex President of Chamber of Commerce
·        Groundwater conservation district
Setup for intra-state squabbles
·        San Antonio raids other aquifers
·        Federal control of level based on threatened species

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·        Joe Krier, Ex President of Chamber of Commerce
·        Groundwater conservation district
Setup for intra-state squabbles
·        San Antonio raids other aquifers
·        Federal control of level based on threatened species

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9374165 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0600 1345 2021 26 full false Episode 25 CONTINUING SAN LUIS VALLEY, UNIQUE DISTRICT Episode 25 CONTINUING SAN LUIS VALLEY, UNIQUE DISTRICT Rio Grande Water Conservation District
·        Marisa Fricke, Sub-district 6 Program Manager
·        Farmer driven quasi-state agency
Augmentation for all wells in Valley
·        Previously purchased water stored and released
·        Augment to prevent state mandated well closures

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·        Marisa Fricke, Sub-district 6 Program Manager
·        Farmer driven quasi-state agency
Augmentation for all wells in Valley
·        Previously purchased water stored and released
·        Augment to prevent state mandated well closures

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9258924 Sat, 25 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1471 2021 25 full false Episode 24 SAN LUIS VALLEY HURTING, MORE PROBLEMS AHEAD Episode 24 SAN LUIS VALLEY HURTING, MORE PROBLEMS AHEAD Rio Grande Valley
·        The earliest water right in Colorado
·        Water excess a thing of the past
Aquifers in the valley
·        Promotion leads to overuse
·        Present trends
·        Same economic realities 

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·        The earliest water right in Colorado
·        Water excess a thing of the past
Aquifers in the valley
·        Promotion leads to overuse
·        Present trends
·        Same economic realities 

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9174761 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1259 2021 24 full false Episode 23 LOTS OF CHANGES IN 20 YEARS. SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE Episode 23 LOTS OF CHANGES IN 20 YEARS. SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE Sugar plant closing hurts local farms
·        Aurora charts its own water future
·        Suspicions among farmers
Aurora does what is best for Aurora
·        The self-proclaimed farm protector
·        Animosities in the valley

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·        Aurora charts its own water future
·        Suspicions among farmers
Aurora does what is best for Aurora
·        The self-proclaimed farm protector
·        Animosities in the valley

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9136003 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0600 1454 2021 23 full false Episode 22 UNCHARTED WATERS, REDUCTIONS MANDATED FOR COLORADO RIVER Episode 22 UNCHARTED WATERS, REDUCTIONS MANDATED FOR COLORADO RIVER Federal government triggers cuts in water use
·        Arizona to be affected first
·        Minor cuts to Nevada and Mexico
Potential Impacts to Colorado
·        Will affect eastern and western slope
·        Colorado getting prepared

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·        Arizona to be affected first
·        Minor cuts to Nevada and Mexico
Potential Impacts to Colorado
·        Will affect eastern and western slope
·        Colorado getting prepared

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9086990 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0600 1249 2021 22 full false Episode 21 THE LAST OF THE BUFFALOS, GETTING CREATIVE Episode 21 THE LAST OF THE BUFFALOS, GETTING CREATIVE Will Rogers’ humor and lessons
·        Understanding the Rules
·        Bob Lembke gets creative
East Cherry Creek bites
·        Free market system
·        70 miles to 70s ranch

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·        Understanding the Rules
·        Bob Lembke gets creative
East Cherry Creek bites
·        Free market system
·        70 miles to 70s ranch

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9046451 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:00:00 -0600 1213 2021 21 full false Episode 20 ASR - THE NEW CHOICE FOR WATER STORAGE Episode 20 ASR - THE NEW CHOICE FOR WATER STORAGE Support the show

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-9009165 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0600 1486 2021 20 full false Episode 19 TRIP BACK TO EARLY DENVER, EARLY ARRIVALS, WATER ISSUES THEN Episode 19 TRIP BACK TO EARLY DENVER, EARLY ARRIVALS, WATER ISSUES THEN Gold rush starts immigration
·        Denver begins to grow
·        Diverse population
Early Water to Denver
·        Denver Water Police
·        Scuffles over ditch rights

 

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·        Denver begins to grow
·        Diverse population
Early Water to Denver
·        Denver Water Police
·        Scuffles over ditch rights

 

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8950727 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1199 full false Episode 18 STRETCHING WATER, STORAGE, AUGMENTATION Episode 18 STRETCHING WATER, STORAGE, AUGMENTATION Colorado’s water plan
·        400,000 AF of new storage by 2050
·        Not enough projects being planned
Augmentation
·        Single use water 
·        Fully consumptive water

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·        400,000 AF of new storage by 2050
·        Not enough projects being planned
Augmentation
·        Single use water 
·        Fully consumptive water

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8918319 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0600 1400 2021 18 full false Episode 17 TERRY RANCH, GREELEY, ASR PROJECT Episode 17 TERRY RANCH, GREELEY, ASR PROJECT City of Greeley ASR Project
·        Adam Jokerst
·        Definition of ASR
Why Greeley purchased
·        No permitting nightmare
·        Easily scalable to meet future needs
·        Most Cost Effective Solution

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·        Adam Jokerst
·        Definition of ASR
Why Greeley purchased
·        No permitting nightmare
·        Easily scalable to meet future needs
·        Most Cost Effective Solution

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8882848 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0600 1677 2021 17 full false Episode 16 TO KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING, YOU GOTTA KNOW WHERE YOU’VE BEEN Episode 16 TO KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING, YOU GOTTA KNOW WHERE YOU’VE BEEN Review brings us to present
·        Almost endless topics
·        Geography rules
Visualizations and Water Buffalos
·        Projects accomplished
·        Wet water vs paper water

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·        Almost endless topics
·        Geography rules
Visualizations and Water Buffalos
·        Projects accomplished
·        Wet water vs paper water

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8844542 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0600 1430 2021 16 full false Episode 15A PARKER JOINS IN, THORNTON TAKES ACTION Episode 15A PARKER JOINS IN, THORNTON TAKES ACTION Parker tries to repair an old car
•Rueter-Hess reservoir
•Joins SMWSA and gets surface rights
•Complicated water modeling
Thornton must act
•Long time coming
•Little used State statute to the rescue
•Let’s simplify 

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•Rueter-Hess reservoir
•Joins SMWSA and gets surface rights
•Complicated water modeling
Thornton must act
•Long time coming
•Little used State statute to the rescue
•Let’s simplify 

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8807041 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1388 2021 15 full false Episode 15 TAKING A SHORT BREAK Episode 15 TAKING A SHORT BREAK Will be back by July 4
Have a good holiday
Yeah America!

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Have a good holiday
Yeah America!

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8765001 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0600 68 2021 15 full false Episode 14 UNSEEN, UNHEARD, GROUNDWATER Episode 14 UNSEEN, UNHEARD, GROUNDWATER Denver Basin Aquifers
·        Geologically trapped water
·        300 million acre-feet
·        Artesian conditions fade
Explosive Growth
·        The fizz is off
·        Rush to renewable
·        South Metro Water Supply Authority

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·        Geologically trapped water
·        300 million acre-feet
·        Artesian conditions fade
Explosive Growth
·        The fizz is off
·        Rush to renewable
·        South Metro Water Supply Authority

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8734409 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0600 1323 2021 14 full false Episode 13: LEGAL SOURCES, FEWER SOURCES, AND WATER PRICES Episode 13: LEGAL SOURCES, FEWER SOURCES, AND WATER PRICES CBT Water
·        Once through like other rights
·        Huge advantage for buyers
·        Benchmark pricing
Other Sources
·        Accounting for water in river
·        Non-tributary groundwater

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·        Once through like other rights
·        Huge advantage for buyers
·        Benchmark pricing
Other Sources
·        Accounting for water in river
·        Non-tributary groundwater

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8694313 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0600 1328 2021 13 full false Episode 12: WATER ECONOMICS 101: OIL AND GAS Episode 12: WATER ECONOMICS 101: OIL AND GAS Halliburton leading the way
·        English versus metric system
·        Breakover point in providing water
Birth of a new company
·        Water Supply, LLC
·        Shame on Division of Water Resources
·        Need for changes

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·        English versus metric system
·        Breakover point in providing water
Birth of a new company
·        Water Supply, LLC
·        Shame on Division of Water Resources
·        Need for changes

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8650404 Sat, 05 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0600 1421 2021 12 full false Episode 11: GRAND COUNTY BLEEDS, DENVER EXPLODES Episode 11: GRAND COUNTY BLEEDS, DENVER EXPLODES Why Grand County was raided
·        Three rivers
·        Growth in the early days
·        The railroad comes to town
Denver Explodes
·        Drought exacerbates need
·        Ready built tunnel

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·        Three rivers
·        Growth in the early days
·        The railroad comes to town
Denver Explodes
·        Drought exacerbates need
·        Ready built tunnel

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8610191 Sat, 29 May 2021 12:00:00 -0600 1439 2021 11 full false Episode 10: ACROSS THE DIVIDE, COLORADO RIVER COMPACT Episode 10: ACROSS THE DIVIDE, COLORADO RIVER COMPACT Episode 10
ACROSS THE DIVIDE, COLORADO RIVER COMPACT
Colorado at the top of the Divide
·        Four rivers start here
·        Doctrine of prior appropriation creates fear
Compact Clause of the U.S. Constitution
·        Colorado River Compact
·        Split agreement
·        New thinking

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ACROSS THE DIVIDE, COLORADO RIVER COMPACT
Colorado at the top of the Divide
·        Four rivers start here
·        Doctrine of prior appropriation creates fear
Compact Clause of the U.S. Constitution
·        Colorado River Compact
·        Split agreement
·        New thinking

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8568059 Sat, 22 May 2021 11:00:00 -0600 1419 2021 0 full false Episode 9: DITCHES, DECREES, COOPS AND CITY EVALUATIONS Episode 9: DITCHES, DECREES, COOPS AND CITY EVALUATIONS Start of ditches and enlargements
·        Cooperation
·        Multiple decrees
·        River commissioner impossible task
City evaluation of water rights
·        Apparent winner
·        Unit of exchange
·        Consumptive use

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·        Cooperation
·        Multiple decrees
·        River commissioner impossible task
City evaluation of water rights
·        Apparent winner
·        Unit of exchange
·        Consumptive use

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8522394 Fri, 14 May 2021 15:00:00 -0600 1499 2021 9 full false Episode 8: NISP, MORE NISP, WATER FROM THE OTHER SIDE Episode 8: NISP, MORE NISP, WATER FROM THE OTHER SIDE Tribulations of NISP
·        Unintended consequences
·        Participants
·        Change in plans
Dust Bowl Days
·        Formation of Northern Water
·        CBT shares

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·        Unintended consequences
·        Participants
·        Change in plans
Dust Bowl Days
·        Formation of Northern Water
·        CBT shares

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8483741 Sat, 08 May 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1436 2021 8 full false Episode 7: VIETNAM, DRY-UPS, CHALLENGING THE LAW Episode 7: VIETNAM, DRY-UPS, CHALLENGING THE LAW Diversion Structures
•Burlington headgate
•Out of sight, out of mind
Speculation 
•Land
•Not water
•Homestead Act

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•Burlington headgate
•Out of sight, out of mind
Speculation 
•Land
•Not water
•Homestead Act

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8440548 Sat, 01 May 2021 14:00:00 -0600 1443 2021 7 full false Episode 6: HEADGATES, NEW WATER, YUCK FACTOR Episode 6: HEADGATES, NEW WATER, YUCK FACTOR Platte River
•Man controlled ditch
•Road trips
Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant
•Aurora’s Prairie Water Projects
•West slope water into the Platte
•Increased flows
•Ownership of fully consumable water

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•Man controlled ditch
•Road trips
Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant
•Aurora’s Prairie Water Projects
•West slope water into the Platte
•Increased flows
•Ownership of fully consumable water

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]]> Tommy Raye Buzzsprout-8440486 Sat, 01 May 2021 13:00:00 -0600 1287 2021 6 full true Episode 5: FARMS AND MISCONCEPTIONS Episode 5: FARMS AND MISCONCEPTIONS The American peoples
Farms/Cities tug of war
•Interconnections
•Stretching water
Intercity competition
•Why farming in Colorado
•Environmental Delays

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Farms/Cities tug of war
•Interconnections
•Stretching water
Intercity competition
•Why farming in Colorado
•Environmental Delays

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]]> Tommy Buzzsprout-8343798 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0600 1325 2021 5 full false Episode 4: RAIDING FARMS, COUNTIES’ SQUABBLE Episode 4: RAIDING FARMS, COUNTIES’ SQUABBLE Round table meetings
Thornton – last major buy and dry
•Water quality – TSS and TDS
•Thornton’s quality deteriorating
•1041 powers – opposition
Consumptive Use
•Farm consumptive use – statewide
•City Consumptive use  - comparison

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Thornton – last major buy and dry
•Water quality – TSS and TDS
•Thornton’s quality deteriorating
•1041 powers – opposition
Consumptive Use
•Farm consumptive use – statewide
•City Consumptive use  - comparison

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]]> Tommy Buzzsprout-8343767 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0600 1411 2021 4 full false Episode 3: EXPANDING CITIES, CONSUMPTIVE USE, MONEY Episode 3: EXPANDING CITIES, CONSUMPTIVE USE, MONEY Two Forks denial – cities on their own
•Kiowa project – an exchange
•Raising money – the Golden Rule
•Wellington Webb mayoral decision
Defining Consumptive Use
•Buy and dry
•Opposition to buy and dry

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•Kiowa project – an exchange
•Raising money – the Golden Rule
•Wellington Webb mayoral decision
Defining Consumptive Use
•Buy and dry
•Opposition to buy and dry

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]]> Tommy Buzzsprout-8343609 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1415 2021 3 full false Episode 2: EXPERIENCE; UNSAVORY PEOPLE; PERSEVERANCE Episode 2: EXPERIENCE; UNSAVORY PEOPLE; PERSEVERANCE Description of my experience
•Cow troughs to Glacier water
•Bad actors – Good actors
Choices for more water
•Damming water – Two Forks denial
•No new diversions
•Reallocation of water

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•Cow troughs to Glacier water
•Bad actors – Good actors
Choices for more water
•Damming water – Two Forks denial
•No new diversions
•Reallocation of water

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]]> Tommy Buzzsprout-8343577 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1571 2021 2 full false Episode 1: FIRST IN TIME, FIRST IN RIGHT; SHOTGUNS; AND THE FIRST WATER RIGHTS Episode 1: FIRST IN TIME, FIRST IN RIGHT; SHOTGUNS; AND THE FIRST WATER RIGHTS First in time, first in right

·        Miner example

·        Early farmers examples

Initial Priority Administration

·        Theft of water - Gunplay

·        Court Involvement

·        First water rights established

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·        Miner example

·        Early farmers examples

Initial Priority Administration

·        Theft of water - Gunplay

·        Court Involvement

·        First water rights established

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