Fill Lake Mead by Eliminating California Water Shares.
California still holds the Lower Colorado River hostage.
“Blame the cows!”, is the battle call for hyper-environmentalists across the United States. Bovine belching and flatulence are not driving humanity to its end. However, a reality check is needed—our western water crisis in the Colorado River isn't solely due to atmospheric trends. It's also rooted in issues of river mismanagement, water-sharing agreements, and excessive usage by states.
The solution lies in understanding the concept of 'Source and Use'. It's about striking a balance between consumption and availability. To achieve this, we must reduce wasteful usage and enhance our water sources. This involves desalinating water from the Sea of Cortez and distributing that water source to Southern California and Mexico. Disentangling this state and country from the Colorado River Compact alleviates a significant drain on the lower half of the Colorado River. Revising water-sharing to a percentage-based measurement and eliminating storage agreements would standardize use to a consistent share in the volume generated by the river. The surplus generated (managed effectively) by these actions would replenish Lake Mead and Lake Powell. It's important to note that this is a long-term solution, not the usual short-term, government band-aid approach that serves to line politicians' pockets.
The water scarcity issue could impact the Western Electrical Grid, potentially causing rolling blackouts or shutdowns during the summer. Casinos and hotels—key facets of the region's economy—would be affected, potentially losing customers who may opt to spend their money in states where water scarcity isn't an issue. Huge investments in sports franchises now have to contemplate if Southern Nevada is protected from such limits on water. No matter what, water availability has to be a part of their analysis in any investment in the economy. With a projected million more people expected to move to the Las Vegas Valley, limiting development is not an option. In the heart of the desert, acquiring more water is imperative to save millions, if not billions, of dollars.
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