Reader Poll
Should the Las Vegas Valley pump water from the Snake Valley area even if it puts ranchers out of business?
Response | Votes | ||
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Yes. Bringing in water helps more Nevadans. | 20% | 64 | |
No. It's not our water to take. | 74% | 239 | |
I haven't made up my mind. | 5% | 16 | |
Total Votes | 319 |
Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
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The model that is used should be reviewed carefully to assure it includes the rate of recharge. If the rate of recharge does not match the rate of withdrawal, the water supply will go down. The water being drawn is ancient water, in other words the water table was filled thousands of years ago. It will be recharged with future precipitation which we know is quite low. My expectation is that the groundwater table will be drained and the reported $3.2 B pipeline will be useless. Las Vegas will then have to find another supply of water.
I am very concerned that the National Park Service has not been allowed to voice their opinion on the pipeline. It will affect the Great Basin National Park by drawing down the water table that is feeding the trees and other vegetation, causing them to dry up.