Craig Wilson is a water attorney who served as the first Delta Watermaster from 2010 to 2014; he also served as the State Water Resources Control Board’s chief counsel from 2000 until 2005. https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/contributor/craig-wilson/rss en Law & Policy Management & Supply Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Craig Wilson https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2015/12/11/inside-the-mind-of-a-wise-water-ruler https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2015/12/11/inside-the-mind-of-a-wise-water-ruler A smart leader would see there are many solutions to California’s water challenges. A benevolent leader would embrace them all, in moderation. A wise leader would also make the most of long-standing legal tools to create an environment that is fair to all. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Craig Wilson https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2015/07/30/california-neglects-its-super-water-right-to-manage-drought https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2015/07/30/california-neglects-its-super-water-right-to-manage-drought Managing scarcity based on water rights is not working. Instead, we should ensure all water use is ‘reasonable’ during drought.