{"id":9056,"date":"2023-11-18T08:20:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T07:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/?p=9056"},"modified":"2023-11-18T08:20:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T07:20:15","slug":"can-us-and-spain-share-water-rights-in-mississippi-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/can-us-and-spain-share-water-rights-in-mississippi-river\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Us And Spain Share Water Rights In Mississippi River"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The complex issue of Mississippi River Water Sharing<\/h2>\n

The Mississippi River is considered to be a key resource for both the United States of America and Spain, individual countries that straddle its banks. As our global environment continues to change, economically, geographically and climatically, the sharing of water rights in the river has become an increasingly complicated conversation. Data suggests that the Mississippi River is a primary source of drinking water and an essential agricultural resource. This has resulted in negotiations between the two countries in the form of treaties and bilateral agreements.<\/p>\n

US and Spain share similar priorities<\/h2>\n

The United States of America and Spain have shared similar priorities when it comes to the management of the Mississippi River. Both countries are seeing a growing thirst for reliable water resources and with this comes the need for equitable and reasonable arrangements. In terms of the legal and political framework, the United States and Spain have agreed to the Mobile District Treaty, which is being further developed with the resources, services and information provided by the United States and Spanish governments.<\/p>\n

Strict regulations reduce risk of water contamination<\/h2>\n

In order to protect their respective territories and ensure a healthy, sustainable Mississippi River, both countries have enacted strict regulations. All parties must adhere to American and Spanish standards open to ensure the prevention and protection of water contamination. Furthermore, cross border basin management, water sharing and the elimination of pollution are areas where both nations are investing resources.<\/p>\n

Science plays an important role<\/h2>\n

In addition to legal and political discussions, science plays an important role in the negotiation of Mississippi River water sharing between the United States and Spain. Data from both research organizations, such as the National Resources Defense Council, and from environmental and environmental-justice organizations, such as the Southern Environmental Law Center and Waterkeeper Alliance, are being used to inform the meetings. Scientists are helping the two countries to better understand their impacts on the river and plan for future water use and population control.<\/p>\n

Communication is essential<\/h2>\n