214: Teal Lehto (@WesternWaterGirl) is a science communicator superstar with 54K+ followers on TikTok, where she breaks down some of the most significant challenges surrounding the western water crisis. Today, we're doing our best to explore the multi-faceted problem: where is all the water actually being used, and why haven't we solved this problem yet? We discuss the weird history of water rights and aversion to conservation, plus the long-ignored needs of Indigenous communities. The Colorado River Basin consists of seven states plus the country of Mexico - how are there are millions of people cautiously waiting for the western water system to collapse? Teal also discusses social media activism, her platform, and the role of recreation in bringing environmental issues to the masses. More episodes for you: Ep 178: The Drought: Water Policy, Fires, + Solutions for the American West | Gabrielle Canon 152: Heat Waves, Mega Drought, and Wildfires, Oh My... Books recommended by Teal: The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko Where The Water Goes by David Owen Thank you to our sponsor today! CarawayHome.com/ECOCHIC or use code ECOCHIC for 10% off Meet me online - @ecochicpodcast on Instagram + @lauraediez on Tiktok. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices