"Manufacturing, agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems on both sides of the border depend on equitable and effective water sharing from the Rio Grande and the Colorado River, dictated by long-standing international treaties. If Mexico decided to retaliate against the US building a wall that violates treaties, U.S. farmers and others along the Rio Grande could face water shortages that cost them their livelihoods. "

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"Manufacturing, agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems on both sides of the border depend on equitable and effective water sharing from the Rio Grande and the Colorado River, dictated by long-standing international treaties. If Mexico decided to retaliate against the US building a wall that violates treaties, U.S. farmers and others along the Rio Grande could face water shortages that cost them their livelihoods. "

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SUIT UP MAINE

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https://www.suitupmaine.org/17-reasons-to-oppose-wall/

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The wall could harm relations with Mexico and disrupt established water sharing agreements, potentially impacting US agriculture and ecosystems.

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