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Downriver: Into the Future of Water in the West
By Hansman, Heather
- ISBN
- 9780226432670
- Publisher
- Univ. of Chicago
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Reviewed on April 1, 2019 | science & technology
Environmental journalist and former rafting guide Hansman explores the issues surrounding water rights and usage in the West. The Green River, a tributary of the Colorado River, provides water for ranchers, river towns, energy extraction, fisheries, recreation, and far-distant cities. Sharing the history and exploration of the Green River, the author explains the complicated series of laws that have historically allocated water ri...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
