Water management has increasingly become a hot button issue in the United States and worldwide. Access, use, and conservation issues continually emerge as societies grow and change. A key aspect of the debate revolves around what water “is.” Naming water as a mineral, as a public good, or as a commodity fundamentally changes its nature, shifting access among citizens, governments, and private firms. This essay discusses some of the issues, problems, and opportunities that emerge from these naming choices, while providing an overview of current water management practices.
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