2025-01-12 11:45:52
The Resnicks only have 45% of the storage rights in the Ken Water Bank (only one of the water banks in the state of California). They do not own 65-70% of the water in CA. CA water is owned by the public. Private entities are granted water rights by the state. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(22-1-36) Author
2025-01-12 12:40:24
NNN - OP expresses a factually correct claim of political influence through control of critical resources. Nitpicking on details does not change the fact claimed. Debate your opinions and level of control in the comments, not CN. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(37-0-11) Author
2025-01-12 13:13:36
California's Water Rights System has never been entirely a "public right." The state has a long-established dual water rights system, which includes riparian rights (linked to land ownership) and appropriative rights (based on first-use claims) [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(12-2-36) Author