The Public Good Could Be Bad for this Farmer in Sumas Prairie

The show today has two segments, both concerning undesirable amounts of water.In segment one, Dave Russenberger wrestles with a public plan that carries serious implications for his dariy farm in the Sumas Prairie.In segment two, greater Vernon farmers talk about the impacts of a mandatory 70% reduction to their annual irrigation allocation. Some believe this sacrifice could and should have been avoided, but I'm not so sure.Links:Sumas River Watershed Flood Mitigation PlanThe modern history of water planning in Greater Vernon