Retired Colorado Supreme Court Justice, Greg Hobbs, shares his knowledge of western water law, specifically the doctrine of prior appropriation and its impact on how the West developed. Justice Hobbs uses his deep and broad knowledge of water law to explain how the doctrine of prior appropriation developed. He provides an eye-opening analysis of water law and contrasts differing versions of prior appropriation (Colorado with California; court adjudicated rights versus administratively granted rights).
Phil Wilson, the General Manager and CEO of the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) in Texas, addresses the impact of the drought on the...
John Oldfield, CEO of WASH Advocates, discusses advocacy for WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). John tells us that implementing WASH in communities leads to...
Dr. Ellen Wohl of Colorado State University joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss rivers and streams, and headwaters streams in particular. If you’ve...
