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Thirsty Land: Montana's Escalating Battle Over Who Controls the Water

Thirsty Land: Montana's Escalating Battle Over Who Controls the Water

As drought tightens its grip on Montana and cities continue to grow, a collision of competing water claims is reshaping the state's future. Ranchers, tribal nations, and expanding municipalities are locked in a struggle that legal experts warn could define Montana's next generation of policy. The stakes, measured in acre-feet and livelihoods, have never been higher.