Terrence McDonough, an economics professor at the National University of Ireland in Galway, discusses one of the most controversial issues surrounding water in the current world: the implementation of water charges in Ireland. Terry fills us in on how water historically has been paid for by the Irish people, why the model has changed, and what is behind all of the unrest over these charges in Ireland. As Terry explains, it’s a very complicated issue. One far more complex than it appears at first blush.
Michael Deane, the Executive Director at the National Association of Water Companies, identifies important issues for investor-owned water utilities. He describes how both the...
Robert “Bo” Abrams is a professor of law at Florida A&M University’s College of Law, & he explains in clear detail how water law...
Dave Nettles, the Division Engineer with the Colorado Division of Water Resources’ Water Division One, provides a background on Colorado water law and why...