Here and Now: Colorado Water Agreement
Where do you start? Seven states that share one thing in common--a river runs through-thereby giving them the so called 'life blood' of the arid desert southwest. But how do you divide it up so everybody is happy and those in most need have their concerns addressed. That dilemma set the stage for the last round of negotiations. We'll do our best to talk about what all this means to regular people like you and me. Have a comment or question? Starting writing!
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What this means to regular people that already reside here is that we'll have to endure more and more congestion, more pollution, more crime, because this gives the state a reason to grow for growths sake. When there is a few million more people running all over the state, then we will be asked to conserve. Now the water conversation attempts are futile because of the constant drum beat of growing the state.
Thanks for the timely conversation re: water in the Southwest.
I am disappointed that, after more than a decade of drought in Arizona, local governments have done little to raise public awareness about decreasing water supplies.
A few years ago, San Diego (which is at the "end of the pipe" in receiving Colorado River water), instituted restrictions for watering lawns, etc.
Rita and Larry: what are your thoughts about the responsibilities of local governments in Arizona in the promotion of wise water usage?
Thank you.
I've heard that some of the largest water users in the state are the power companies who use water to cool power generation plants. Is this true?
How does this agreement impact Indian tribes in the basin who do have a federally reserved water right?
