In an earlier post, I discussed the errors contained in certain criticisms of the proposed California water bond to be voted on in November 2010. Those criticisms were centered on the provision that allowed investor-owned public water utilities to receive bond funding for projects to benefit their customers, who make up 20 percent of all Californians. Critics asserted (incorrectly) [...]
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More Mythical “Privatization” in the California Water Bond
Posted in California, Privatization, Water markets/transfers, Water rights on January 30, 2010 | 1 Comment »
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