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Water Wars by Other Means Along comes a book that explains the history, present and future of California water: “Winning the Water Wars [2]: California can meet its water needs by promoting abundance rather than managing scarcity.” It’s by Steven Greenhut, Western Regional Director of the R-Street Institute and longtime columnist for the Orange County Register, among many other writing gigs. It’s published by the Pacific Research Institute. I recommend getting the print over the digital version. The book includes many color pictures and maps and is nicely printed. As the title indicates, California actually has an abundance of water. As with so much in the state, the problem is policies that limit production, drive up costs and centralize distribution. Most of us notice the centrality of water only when there’s a drought, and the government fines people for watering their lawns.

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