Background and Context If you’ve spent any time around water rights discussions in the West, you’ve probably heard the saying: “whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting.” While usually stated in-jest, it’s no joke that water allocation amongst Western stakeholders is an ever-increasingly contentious subject. At the heart of these disagreements often lies the Colorado River- the lifeblood river of the West, which…
Few tools have had a greater influence on the conservation of Western landscapes than the conservation easement. For decades, conservation easements have provided landowners with a tool to protect the rural character and unique wild nature of their properties, while simultaneously retaining ownership and continuing the ranching, farming, and recreational pursuits that define its use. Storied and rife with change,…
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