Water War in the Klamath Basin: Macho Law, Combat Biology, and Dirty Politics
2008
Water War in the Klamath Basin
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Holly Doremus, A. Dan Tarlock
Conclusion
The book reveals that the Klamath conflict is about much more than just farms and fish, involving legal, cultural, and environmental complexities.
Supporting Evidence
- The Klamath Basin has about 1,400 farms and over 200,000 acres of cropland.
- The conflict involves not just farmers but also commercial fishermen and cultural values of different communities.
- The book serves as a primer on western water law and federal environmental policy.
Takeaway
This book talks about a big fight over water in the Klamath Basin, showing that it's not just about farmers needing water for their crops, but also about protecting fish and different people's views on nature.
Limitations
The book sometimes repeats information and doesn't fully capture the human aspect of the Klamath story.
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