“Farmers in one family [in California’s Imperial Valley], the Abattis, used an estimated 260,000 acre-feet [from the Colorado River], more water than the entire Las Vegas metropolitan area uses.” projects.propublica.org/california-f...

The 20 Farming Families Who Use More Water From the Colorado River Than Some Western States

Tens of millions of people — and millions of acres of farmland — rely on the Colorado River’s water. But as its supply shrinks, these farmers get more water from the river than entire states.

"Water rights" are garbage. The fact that they haven't been adjusted to accommodate for climate change is just mind-blowing.

was it devin nunes?

Well that’s fucked up! I pretty much ruined my toilet by not flushing every time

Thanks for sharing that second article. I read the propublica story this morning and I can’t stop thinking about it. Also feels important the detail that the families also pay lower property taxes.

thorsty bois

I wonder if hogging of water will wake people up to realize that the hogging of land is no different.

seems like a lot of hay tbh pup

Read Sammy Roth's 2018 article on Mike Abatti's desert kingdom. www.desertsun.com/in-depth/tec...

In the California desert, a farm baron is building a water and energy empire

The full story of Mike Abatti's influence over the desert's Colorado River water, agriculture and energy hasn't been told. Until now.

Same thing happening in western Kansas.

Tbf: Vegas only uses water for fountains and pools, any other clear liquid is Vodka Red Bull