His wardrobe could be described as “corporate outing meets Western wear,” often including a turquoise bolo tie and the IID crest, which features a crown adorning a shield, pinned to his lapel.

Source: https://www.propublica.org/article/jb-hamby-colorado-river-water-negotiations

The Imperial Irrigation District has more senior water rights than just about anybody under existing rules, meaning other agencies would be forced to cut water before the IID had to give up any.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/columnists/story/2023-10-13/michael-smolens-san-diego-water-transfer-20-years-of-success-with-questions-ahead

They’ve turned to IID, and other farm districts, and cranked up pressure to cut back on agricultural water use as states draw up new rules for water use before 2026, when the current guidelines expire.

Source: https://grist.org/drought/meet-the-colorado-rivers-newest-and-youngest-power-player/