water rights

In this episode, host Chris Clarke speaks with Patrick Donnelly of the Center for Biological Diversity about a significant victory in the Nevada Supreme Court regarding water rights. They discuss the case of Coyote Springs, a proposed city in the desert that would have a detrimental effect on the Muddy River and its endangered species. The court ruling sets a precedent for managing groundwater and surface water as a single resource, potentially affecting other areas in Nevada facing similar water issues. This episode sheds light on the importance of protecting desert ecosystems and the interconnectedness of water resources.

Read the Center for Biological Diversity's press release on the Nevada Supreme Court decision.

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Water Watch's Summer Series continues with a presentation by Dr Josie Douglas, the General Manager of the Central Land Council speaking at the Fresh Water Futures Panel at the Environment Centre NT State of Environment Conference in September 2023. 

With thanks to the PEW Charitable Trust for accessing conference audio and organising the Fresh Water Futures Panel.

Watch Watch is produced by Broken Hill Community radio 2DRY. 

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On Episode 33 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we welcome back author and historian Dr. Alan Paterson to discuss the TID's history and how the District entered the retail electric business.

For 100 years, TID has served safe, reliable, and affordable power to our community – which is still vital to our region’s wellbeing today. But getting to that point was no easy task. It took visionaries, legal battles, and monumental decisions – and votes – to bring what we know as TID to fruition.

On this episode we discuss the District’s struggles in the early 20th Century, the construction of Old Don Pedro, and how TID came to be the electric utility in our region.

Want to purchase a copy of Dr. Paterson's book on TID's history, "Land, Water and Power: A History of the Turlock Irrigation District 1887-1987"? Email TID here.

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Comedy and Democracy are on the bill. We are welcoming Congressional Candidate Dave Min from Orange County, CA and comedian Taylor Williamson.

State Senator Dave Min is running to fill Katie Porter’s seat in Congress. He has her endorsement and he is entirely determined to keep CA 47 Blue and bring his passion for gun violence prevention, climate action, small business advocacy, and reproductive rights legislation to Congress. Plus, Weezy’s nephew, Jake Palanker is in studio to press Senator Min on his water protection policy ideas.

Then Taylor Williamson joins us to talk about his new Youtube special, Live At The Comedy Store. Taylor came in second on America’s Got Talent which was a huge wave to ride and successfully showcase his unique humor brand. Now, he’s crafted his own 36 minute special of perfectly curated hilarity. It’s drawing rave reviews and opening doors to podcasts even more powerful than ours, (for example, WTF with Marc Maron) if you can believe such a thing exists.

Taylor shares how social media has changed the standup game, some inside skinny on his crazy AGT ride, Comedy Store love/hate stories (Fritz and Weezy come equipped with their own) and how he’s now opening for Marc Maron!

Plus, Weezy is eager to talk about Henry Winkler’s new memoir, Being Henry: The Fonz and Beyond and Fritz is recommending May/December on Netflix.

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Being Henry: The Fonz and Beyond by Henry Winkler

May/December - Netflix

2023 Water Watch Summer series continues with a story from a little community 400km north of Alice springs called Ali Curung and a proposal by the NT government to extract 40,000mgL of groundwater annually to produce fruits and vegetables.
This episode was first published in August this year and things may have changed since then.

In this episode we spoke to Maureen Nampijinpa O’Keefe, a Kayditch Walpiri woman from Ali Curung and Alex Vaughan from the Arid Lands Environment Centre in Mparntwe Alice Springs.

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Water rights is a major concern in Whatcom County with Washington State moving forward with water adjudication for the Nooksack basin and surrounding areas. All owners & prospective buyers of vacant land or residential homes on a well or shared well, should be aware of what is upcoming. 

For more questions you can reach crissyimpero@johnlscott.com

After being found in violation of a 1940 water compact, Colorado has a deadline: retire 25,000 acres of irrigated land by 2029 or face the shutdown of thousands of wells, impacting hundreds of thousands of acres of land and their surrounding communities. Colorado Water Center Director John Tracy and Professor Jordan Suter spoke with The Audit about the complicated history of the Republican River Basin Compact and what could happen if the wells run dry. 

In Arizona v. Navajo Nation, the Supreme Court answers whether the Navajo Nation has reserved water rights pursuant to the agreement that established the reservation for the Navajo people. Held: While the Navajo Nation has certain water and mineral rights, the United States is not required to take affirmative steps to provide for water rights to the Navajo people. Jeff Barnum, Guest Host. 

On Episode 26 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID External Affairs Manager, Josh Weimer, to discuss the California Water Rights system and current proposed legislation trying to change it.  

Water Rights in California provide certainty for the availability of water for cities and towns throughout the state – especially for the fertile ag land within TID. That certainty  allows for continued investment in infrastructure and the ability of TID to reliably store and deliver water, even in dry years. However, as the water rights system continues to be scrutinized, recent legislative proposals to change the water rights system would remove that certainty. 

On this episode we discuss the California Water Rights system, potential issues and improvements for the current system, and the bills proposing to change the system.

Learn more about TID Water Rights at www.tid.org/waterrights.

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Strict Scrutiny takes Hawaii! Senator Mazie Hirono joins Kate, Leah, and Melissa for a live show at the University of Hawaii Richardson School of Law. We catch up on the latest in anti-abortion legislation, recap the Supreme Court's arguments from last week (including the Jack Daniels'/poop jokes case), and discuss a first-of-its-kind opinion out of the Hawaii Supreme Court.

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The Colorado River is supposed to end at the Gulf of California, but hasn’t done so for decades. A joint effort between the United States and Mexico seeks to change that.

Today, we travel to the Colorado River Delta to see what’s happening. Read the full transcript here.

Host: Gustavo Arellano

Guests: L.A. Times water reporter Ian James

More reading:

A pulse of water revives the dry Colorado River Delta

The river’s end: Amid Colorado water cuts, Mexico seeks to restore its lost oasis

Listen to our special Colorado River series here

California’s Imperial Valley has some of the lowest rainfall in the state, yet uses the largest allotment of Colorado River water. Why is such an arid part of the state an agricultural powerhouse?

Today, we look into how the region secured its rights. Read the full transcript here.

Host: Gustavo Arellano

Guests: L.A. Times water reporter Ian James

More reading:

In California’s Imperial Valley, farmers brace for a future with less Colorado River water

Colorado River in Crisis: A Times series on the Southwest’s shrinking water lifeline

California is isolated and alone in battle over Colorado River water cuts

For over a century, Native American tribes along the Colorado River have seen other entities take water that had nourished them since time immemorial. With the depletion of this vital source for the American West, Indigenous leaders see an opening to right a historical wrong.

Today, we check in on one tribe doing just that. Read the full transcript here.

Host: The Times senior producer Kasia Broussalian

Guest: L.A. Times water reporter Ian James

More reading:

Colorado River in Crisis, Pt. 1: A Dying River

Colorado River in Crisis, Pt. 2: The Source

Inside the water crisis: A journey across the Colorado River Basin

On Episode 21 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we sit down with TID's General Manager, Michelle Reimers, to look back at 2022 and look forward to 2023.

2022 was a big year for the District – from anniversaries to milestones, and the challenges in between, 2022 will be seen as a momentous year in TID’s history. And there’s much more to come in 2023. We’re going to talk about new innovations and forward thinking that will help us power into and through the new year!

On this episode we discuss the important projects that defined the year, the challenges overcome, and a look forward at some of the exciting things 2023 holds.  

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This week Authentically Detroit looks at the justice system. 

Donna and Orlando discuss the hiring and subsequent resignation of a formerly incarcerated employee of the Michigan Supreme Court. They also discuss Mayor Mike Duggan’s comments regarding what issues the state government should prioritize. Finally, they discuss President Joe Biden’s increased funding for law enforcement and the record high number of killings committed by police in 2022. 

FOR HOT TAKES:

MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT JUSTICE HIRES EX-CON THEN ACCEPTS HIS RESIGNATION FOLLOWING CRITICISM 

DETROIT MAYOR MIKE DUGGAN SAYS LAWMAKERS SHOULD TACKLE WATER AND HOUSING BEFORE RESIDENCY RULES 

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This week Authentically Detroit discusses the experience of children with incarcerated parents. 

Southeastern graduate and soon to be Mississippi Valley State graduate TJ Edwards has a one-on-one discussion with Orlando about how growing up with an incarcerated parent helped shape his worldview. TJ goes into detail about how ECN’s Vault teen center and participation in football helped him find a healthy outlet for his grief and propelled him to enroll in college. 

Last year, TJ dressed up as Santa and passed out gifts to 16 kids with incarcerated parents. If you’re interested in helping TJ pass out gifts this year, please call/text him at 808-940-6287 or follow him on Instagram @nuvoshawn. 

FOR HOT TAKES:

CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS WANT DETROIT TO STOP WATER SHUTOFFS, EXTEND MORATORIUM 

CORE CITY ORGANIZES OPPOSITION TO CONCRETE CRUSHING PLANT

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Many of the people we have interviewed for the SOW project have stressed the enormous importance of water to ag production in Hawaii, and how it can sometimes be either difficult to obtain, expensive, or both.

In this episode we speak with the Reppun brothers Charlie and Paul, farmers from the windward side of Oahu, about the water struggles they have faced, but also about the realities of being involved in the local agriculture scene in Hawaiʻi since the early 1970s.

Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.

Resources:

• Waiāhole-Waikāne valley water struggle
• Daniel Anthony podcast 
• Red Hill Water Contamination 
• State involvement in Galbraith land purchase 
• Aloun Farms in Hoopili 
• Kokua Kalihi Valley
• Climate Victory Gardens
• GoFarm Programs 

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• Seeds Of Wellbeing website
• Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub
• All the SOW links

TID Short Stories is a mini-series by the TID Water & Power Podcast. Every episode you’ll hear a short, unique – and often lesser known – story from TID’s rich 135-year history. Join us on the first and third Friday of the month for new episodes and stories!

On today’s episode TID Line Division Manager, Jeannine Aho, tells the story of one man’s landmark electrical policy that continues to shape the District’s operations to this very day.

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