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Who Owns the Rain?

Water boards are among the oldest democratic bodies in Europe. Their elections are also the least watched.

Words Pieter OseiPrint onlySpring 2026
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This story lives on paper.

“Who Owns the Rain?” runs on page 18 of Nº 10, Water Rights. We publish the current issue online; back issues stay in print.

About the author

Pieter Osei is a contributing writer based in Rotterdam. Water engineer, delta historian and a reluctant sailor.

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