Whatcha Gonna Do When The Well Runs Dry?

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From Australia to Arizona, it’s become clear that humans are using water at an unsustainable rate. Many communities only respond with water restrictions during droughts, and in most cases development continues, making things worse.

On this edition, we’ll take a look at three growing communities facing water shortages along with the pressure to grow. We’ll hear their different approaches to finding solutions — including denial.

Featuring:

Jackie Meck, Buckeye Mayor and Former head of the Water Conservation and Drainage District; Lila Zatner, Decision Center for Desert City Research Assistant; Patrica Gober, Decision Center for Desert City Director and Arizona State University geography professor; Diane Ash, Tucson resident and camper, Fred Babby, Tucson resident and camper; Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Governor; Ursula Parch, Willits Water Wisdom member; Mike Chapman, Brooktrails Community Services District general Manager; Allan Falleri, City of Willits Community Development Director; Naikang Chang, Brooktrails property owner; Richard Estebrook, Brooktrails resident.

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