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Philanthropy could encourage policy options that are beneficial

By Hicbd
Tue Oct 12 2021 9:04 am

"A Wall Street Journal analysis shows that a charitable foundation controlled by the Waltons, the Walton Family Foundation, has given about $200 million over the past decade to a variety of advocacy groups, universities and media outlets involved in the river...Putting a monetary value on water has raised concerns among those who benefit from guaranteed access to water and those who believe markets benefit investors while hurting farmers and the poor. Water markets in Australia have been blamed for helping dry up waterways due to overuse by a handful of wealthy farmers and investors."

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-colorado-river-is-in-crisis-the-walton-family-is-pushing-a-solution-11633167002
https://inthesetimes.com/article/walmart-family-foundation-colorado-river

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Environment Public Policy Advocacy Water Sources / Conservation Philanthropy Foundations Public Administration / Government / Political Science Research Colorado

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