Historical and physical international boundaries in borderlands water conflicts: a commentary

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The author examines water boundary conflicts regarding the Colorado River, beginning with 19th century conflicts between Native Americans and Mexicans, followed by 20th century conflicts between the US and Mexico, and the necessity of acknowledging values in the 21st century to reap the most benefits in resolving water conflicts.

United States, Mexico, Management, Environmental aspects, Political aspects, Native Americans, Boundary disputes, Watershed management, Colorado River (North America), Native American rights

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Possible solutions: policy tools to achieve flexibility to meet new conditions, preliminary thoughts for coping with future droughts

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The water bank system used by the Middle Rio Grande Conservatory District in New Mexico to enable users to voluntarily transfer unused water assets and protect the rights of agricultural water users is discussed. Water bank systems of other Western states are also discussed.

States, Irrigation (Agriculture), Planning, Irrigation, Droughts

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Water conservation incentives for New Mexico: policy and legislative alternatives

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The authors discuss various measures for encouraging water conservation in New Mexico, including water banking, beneficial use as a basis of the right to use water, water conservation grants, and integrated resource management.

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