Some say it will be the most historic event governing the use of the Colorado River since 1922. Thursday, the Secretary of the Interior will be in Las Vegas to sign a plan which outlines what will happen to the river’s water if drought conditions worsen.
It been 85 years since the law that governs the river was adopted. In water circles, it is called the “law of the river.” Back then — the west was a far different place.
With the current water shortage, and the drastic measures we’re going to be forced to live with here shortly, would it not be a good idea to stop all the new building in Las Vegas? If there is a shortage now, where will we be when all these new houses, buildings, etc. are finished?
Comment by S Rosenthal — December 17, 2007 @ 1:23 pm