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Phil Weiser, Colorado’s Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate, unveiled a bold water policy vision at the Colorado Water Congress, pledging to create new roles like a rural outreach director and water policy adviser if elected. He defended his record, including resolving the Rio Grande lawsuit and blocking Nebraska’s canal claims, while fiercely opposing any diversion of San Luis Valley water—calling it “over my dead body.” Praising his office as the “best water law firm in the states,” he expressed confidence in Colorado’s legal stance against Nebraska and highlighted ongoing challenges with the Colorado River’s uncertain future under federal oversight. Weiser honored John Stulp’s legacy and outlined priorities for drought resilience: conservation, infrastructure investment, a new federal Upper Basin conservation program with fair compensation for farmers, expanded water reuse, drought-resistant crops, and xeriscaping. He closed by vowing to make tough calls, balancing sacrifice across users without shortcuts that could hurt agriculture.

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