Lewiston Orchards Water Rights: A Path to Sustainable Farming
Lewiston Orchards: Navigating a Turbulent Water Future The Lewiston Orchards water rights dispute in Idaho is more than a legal battle; it's a complex story interwoven with a century of history, economic livelihoods, and the delicate balance between human needs and environmental sustainability. The conflict began in 1906 when the Lewiston Land and Water Company secured water rights, seemingly overlooking the Nez Perce Tribe's ancestral claims to the land and water....