Joshua Green explains that the biggest water issue in California is management, as the state has allocated five and a half times more water rights than actually exist. He discusses a major project, the Delta Conveyance Project (formerly the Peripheral Canal), which his organization, C-WIN, has been suing the state over for 25 years due to lack of funding, water rights, and construction permits. Green highlights historical water rights issues dating back to the Gold Rush and the current "use it or lose it" system that incentivizes water-intensive agriculture, like almonds and pistachios, which consume a vast amount of water, often for export. He also mentions that the Resnick family, known for their agricultural businesses, face criticism for their water use. C-WIN's approach involves litigation based on the Public Trust doctrine to ensure water is available for everyone and everything, including fish and wildlife, as the state's mismanagement has led to significant problems.
Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Joshua Green
🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher
📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios
