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As the nation turns its eyes to the 2024 elections, a less visible but equally critical issue simmers in the American West. This episode of "AI on Capitol Hill" takes us to Redmond, OR, where local voices are raising urgent concerns about water security.

In this timely exploration, we dive into:

• The complex interplay of drought, regulations, and population growth straining water resources
• How the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (PL-566) is modernizing irrigation and conserving billions of pints of water
• The challenges faced by ranchers, veterinarians, and land surveyors in adapting to changing water realities
• Critical legislation like The National Landslide Preparedness Act and its role in risk management

Join us as we examine how these local stakeholders are working with Congress to secure the future of water in the West. While election debates dominate headlines, this episode reminds us of the ongoing environmental and policy challenges that will outlast any single election cycle.

Tune in for an insightful look at a crisis that flows beneath the surface of our national discourse.

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Source docs from: Oversight Field Hearing titled “It All Depends on Water: Examining Efforts to Improve and Protect Central Oregon’s Water Supply”

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