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How to keep rivers and streams flowing

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With streams and rivers drying up because of over-usage, Rob Harmon talks about a clever market mechanism to bring back the water. Farmers and beer companies find their fates intertwined in the century-old tale of Prickly Pear Creek.

With streams and rivers drying up because of over-usage, Rob Harmon talks about a clever market mechanism to bring back the water. Farmers and beer companies find their fates intertwined in the century-old tale of Prickly Pear Creek.

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Rob Harmon

Natural resources expert

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Rob Harmon is an expert on energy and natural resources policy -- looking at smart ways to manage carbon, water and the energy we use every day.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxRainier, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Pledge to help restore the Colorado River Basin