Reader Poll Replies:
I think the water should be monitored and
allow less water to be sent to southern california, thus preserving the
lake. Bonnie A. CAIt should at least be cut
down some - if the reports of the lake running dry are true.
James Heinzen Reeseville, WI if shutting down the water
supply at lake mead to california will save it do it. jim
miller worcester ma All states along the Colorado River
Basin should take a long look at the affects of continued drought. All
are stakeholders and will be impacted if the lakes along the river
continue to drop. Southern Nevada will be greatly impacted due to the
fact that the #1 intake is near the surface now and if we lose it, we
will lose 1/2 of our water capacity. SNWA is trying to get a third
intake into the lake at a lower elevation to forestall this but it is an
additional cost rate payers will have to pay. Doug Oliverius
Las Vegas I feel shutting down the water supply to
southern California should be next to last on the list of options in
saving Lake Mead. President Hoover got involved in creating the Hoover
Dam and this issue can have optimal financing for a fair resolution if
you get Federal Funds involved in the process to the solution of saving
Lake Mead from vanishing. The area from a East Coast residents
point-of-view has significant historical value and cannot be lost. Make
the odds better! Larry Strehl Tampa/Florida It is
time for California to own up to the polution and problems they cause
other states and water usage is just another problem they over use.
I think putting them on a rationing basis and see if they can turn so of
that perfect living conditions into reality. Norm S.
Washington. |
