A review by tonyleachsf
Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water, Revised Edition by Marc Reisner

5.0

This is a fantastic book that will stick with me for a while. It’s changed my outlook on government, farming, and the environment. It combines good history with a fair take on environmental impacts of the things we build.

The government does not come out well. Clear corruption, poor incentives, and bad decision making clearly lead to our water woes - and budget woes - today.

I love that this book paints a balanced picture and stays away from partisan bickering. Mostly because no one comes out well.