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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Who are the private companies selling Arizona water rights?

Private companies are buying farmland in rural Arizona. The goal isn’t to farm crops but to access water from the Colorado River.

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By Madeleine Brand • Apr 22, 2024 • 1 min read

Private companies are buying farmland in rural Arizona. The goal isn’t to farm crops but to access water from the Colorado River.

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