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|'''What Should Other Stakeholders Know About US?''' |   
 
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#Our water portfolio is not very diversified.  Southern Nevada is '''90%''' contingent on the Colorado River.
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#Southern Nevada is '''90%''' contingent on the Colorado River. Our water portfolio is not very diversified.
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#Despite leading the nation in population growth for many years, Southern Nevada actualized big gains in the conservation of water.
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#Our community has made significant conservation achievements.
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#CRC's energy portfolio only consists of 5-7% CRSP/Glen Canyon hydropower, the majority is Hoover, Parker-Davis power.  
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#Our community lead the nation in population growth for many years.
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#CRC's energy portfolio only consists of 5-7% CRSP/Glen Canyon hydropower--- the majority is Hoover, Parker-Davis power.
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#If the Las Vegas Valley went one year without using any water from Lake Mead, the impact on the reservoir would be a rise of about 3 feet. [http://www.capitalpress.com/article/20131026/ARTICLE/131029925/1169#sthash.F9ma96OP.dpuf Article LINK]
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#In Nevada, the Colorado River supports '''25,329 jobs''' and pumps '''$2 billion into the economy''' each year from people spending money on river-related recreation and tourism.  [http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/nov/18/keeping-water-flowing-nevada/ Source: LVSUN_Jill Lagan, CEO of the BC chamber of commerce_2013]
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#NEVADA POPULATION:  Nevada’s population as of July (2014) stood at '''2,843,301''' with most people living in Clark County — '''2,069,450'''[http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada/nevada-growth-spurt-expected-continue-least-18-years LINK to Article].
 
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*'''[http://crc.nv.gov/index.asp State of Nevada Link]'''
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*'''Q:''' What is the CRC / SNWA connection?  '''A''': The CRC is a State authorized agency responsible for securing and protecting Nevada's rights and interests in the Colorado River and in electric power generated by the river.  The SNWA is polictical subdivision of the State of Nevada and is responsible for addressing Southern Nevada's water needs on a regional basis.  The CRC and the SNWA work cooperatively to effectively manage Colorador River water resources for the State of Nevada and water users in Southern Nevada.
 
*'''Q:''' What is the CRC / SNWA connection?  '''A''': The CRC is a State authorized agency responsible for securing and protecting Nevada's rights and interests in the Colorado River and in electric power generated by the river.  The SNWA is polictical subdivision of the State of Nevada and is responsible for addressing Southern Nevada's water needs on a regional basis.  The CRC and the SNWA work cooperatively to effectively manage Colorador River water resources for the State of Nevada and water users in Southern Nevada.
 
*'''Q:'''What environmental programs is CRC involved in? '''A''' GCDAMP and the LCMSCP.
 
*'''Q:'''What environmental programs is CRC involved in? '''A''' GCDAMP and the LCMSCP.
 
*'''Q:''' What are the Nevada Tribal interests in the Program? '''A'''
 
*'''Q:''' What are the Nevada Tribal interests in the Program? '''A'''
 
*'''Q:''' What are the Recreation interests in the Program? '''A'''
 
*'''Q:''' What are the Recreation interests in the Program? '''A'''
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*'''Q:''' How many people does the CRC provide water for?  Hydropower? '''A'''
  
 
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[http://www.usbr.gov/uc/rm/amp/amwg/mtgs/10feb03/Attach_15.pdf February 2010- AMWG- Stakeholder's Perspective- State of Nevada]
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[[Image:2014 NV State Engineers- Legislative update- Lake Mead PIC.jpg|Right|90px]] [[Image:PIC of Las Vegas Strip- Jason.jpg|300px]]
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*'''[http://www.usbr.gov/uc/rm/amp/amwg/mtgs/10feb03/Attach_15.pdf February 2010- AMWG- Stakeholder's Perspective- State of Nevada]'''
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*'''[http://crc.nv.gov/index.asp State of Nevada Link]'''
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*'''[[Misconceptions of Nevada Water Use]]
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*'''[[File:How states got name- NV- PIC.jpg|50px]][http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/nevada/videos/how-nevada-got-its-shape?m=5189719baf036&s=All&f=1&free=false How Nevada got its Shape-- History Channel Video Clip]
  
 
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Image:CR water allocation for NV- CRC.jpg|Southern Nevada's water portfolio
 
Image:CR water allocation for NV- CRC.jpg|Southern Nevada's water portfolio
 
Image:NV Indoor water use- Graph.jpg|So. Nevada Indoor water use
 
Image:NV Indoor water use- Graph.jpg|So. Nevada Indoor water use
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Image:Clark County population totals- Graph.jpg| [http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-and-west/more-2-million-make-clark-county-home]
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Image:Clark County population totals- Graph.jpg| [http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-and-west/more-2-million-make-clark-county-home Las Vegas Review Journal- Population Graph]
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Image:Bdelloid Rotifer.jpg|Yet another bdelloid.
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Image:Title Page- Colorado River Drought- Nevada Perspective- Jennifer.jpg| Colorado River Drought- Nevada Perspective- JCrandall
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Image:Bdelloid Rotifier - Danelle Vivier.jpg|Lateral view of a Bdelloid Rotifer in algae-rich water
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Image:100204 CRC- Stakeholder perspective- GCaan.jpg |100204 CRC- Stakeholder perspective- GCaan
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Image:Conservation Achievements- SNWA.jpg |Conservation by year
 
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Image:Clark County Population Growth.jpg
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Image:SNWA Water Use (1).jpg
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Image:Lake Mead- Clear and Vital- Cover.jpg| [http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/643 Lake Mead Clear and Vital (USGS Video)]
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Image:Las Vegas Water Cycle- DIAGRAM- Jason.jpg
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Image:SNWA Slide- Return Flow Credit- DIAGRAM.jpg
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Image:NV water as part of Lower Basin States CR allocation.jpg
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Image:140219 AMWG Presentation- Drought- PIC.jpg |100204 CRC- Stakeholder perspective- GCaan
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Image:Hoover Dam Comparison- 2000-2010 Drought PIC.jpg
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Image:Las Vegas.jpg
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Image:Drought Response - Shortage Sharing.jpg
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Image:Southern NV Metered Water Use.jpg
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Image:Historical and Projected Lake Powell Annual Inflows.jpg
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Image:Conservation Southern NV.jpg
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Image:Conservation.jpg
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Image:NV's Projected Population Increase 2012-2032.jpg
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Image:SNWA Water Resource Plan.jpg
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Image:Sustainability -Coverpage- PIC.jpg| *[[Media:131109 Sustainability Presentation- Jason- PRINT-V5.pdf |131109 Sustainability Presentation- BSA Scouts]]
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Image:Sustainability -Primer Packet- PIC.jpg| *[[Media:131109 Sustainability- Primer Packet- PPT- PRINT.pdf |131109 Sustainability- Primer Packet]]
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state’s top 10 in population  [http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-and-west/state-demographer-clark-county-still-short-2-million-residents LINK]
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State’s top 10 in population  [http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-and-west/state-demographer-clark-county-still-short-2-million-residents LINK]
  
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1. Las Vegas: 589,156
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<Span> 1. Las Vegas: 589,156 --- 2. Henderson: 266,846 --- 3. North Las Vegas: 222,009 --- 4. Boulder City: 15,759 </Span>
  
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2. Henderson: 266,846
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3. North Las Vegas: 222,009
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[http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/apr/10/why-do-you-pay-what-you-do-power/#ixzz2Q4O8uhGi SOURCE: Las Vegas Sun '''Why do you pay what you do for power''']
  
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4. Boulder City: 15,759
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• Nevada is #2 in paying the highest power rates in the Mountain West region
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o #1 is Arizona with an average monthly bill of $118.62.
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o #2 is Nevada with a monthly average bill of $104.10.
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• Nevada ranks 41st in the nation in Energy Use  (NV doesn’t use a lot of energy compared to other states)
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• Nevada has the 18th highest energy rate in the nation
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• Nevada gets two-thirds of its energy from natural gas.
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[http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/federal-officials-cut-water-delivery-lake-mead-speeding-reservoirs-decline LVRJ_ Outlook grim for Lake Mead]
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*Nevada gets 300,000 acre-feet, or about 2 percent, of the 16.5 million acre-feet of Colorado River water that is parceled out each year among seven western states and Mexico.
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*"If the Las Vegas Valley went one year without using any water from Lake Mead, the impact on the reservoir would be a rise of about 3 feet."
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*Lake Powell to release 7.48 million acre-feet of water in water year 2014, 750,000 acre-feet less than in any year since the reservoir on the Arizona-Utah border was created. Lake Mead, which is expected to drop almost 25 feet to a record low by November 2014.
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*The Las Vegas Valley uses about '''180 billion gallons''' of water every year, enough to fill the Bellagio Fountains more than '''8,000 times'''. [http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/oct/02/doing-more-while-leading-nation-water-conservation/ Las Vegas Sun Article-LINK]
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[http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/vote-water-rate-hike-pump-station-set-wednesday Source: LVRJ Article-12-08-2014]
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*Since 2000, the surface of Lake Mead has dropped about 130 feet amid record drought on the over-appropriated Colorado River.
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*The two existing pump stations no longer will be able to draw water if the lake sinks below 1,000 feet above sea level.
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*Even under worst-case projections, Lake Mead’s water level is expected to stay above 1,000 feet until 2020.
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'''TURF REMOVAL'''
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*[http://www.snwa.com/consv/restrictions_turf.html Turf Removal SNWA LINK]
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*[[Media:City Ordinances New turf installation Residential.pdf|City Ordinances New turf installation Residential]]
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'''SNWA Conservation Stats'''
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[[Media:SNWA FY14 417 conservation status update.pdf |SNWA FY14 417 USBR conservation status update]]

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Southern Nevada's water portfolio
CR water allocation for NV- CRC.jpg
What Should Other Stakeholders Know About US?
  1. Southern Nevada is 90% contingent on the Colorado River. Our water portfolio is not very diversified.
  2. Our community has made significant conservation achievements.
  3. Our community lead the nation in population growth for many years.
  4. CRC's energy portfolio only consists of 5-7% CRSP/Glen Canyon hydropower--- the majority is Hoover, Parker-Davis power.
  5. If the Las Vegas Valley went one year without using any water from Lake Mead, the impact on the reservoir would be a rise of about 3 feet. Article LINK
  6. In Nevada, the Colorado River supports 25,329 jobs and pumps $2 billion into the economy each year from people spending money on river-related recreation and tourism. Source: LVSUN_Jill Lagan, CEO of the BC chamber of commerce_2013
  7. NEVADA POPULATION: Nevada’s population as of July (2014) stood at 2,843,301 with most people living in Clark County — 2,069,450LINK to Article.


  • Q: What is the CRC / SNWA connection? A: The CRC is a State authorized agency responsible for securing and protecting Nevada's rights and interests in the Colorado River and in electric power generated by the river. The SNWA is polictical subdivision of the State of Nevada and is responsible for addressing Southern Nevada's water needs on a regional basis. The CRC and the SNWA work cooperatively to effectively manage Colorador River water resources for the State of Nevada and water users in Southern Nevada.
  • Q:What environmental programs is CRC involved in? A GCDAMP and the LCMSCP.
  • Q: What are the Nevada Tribal interests in the Program? A
  • Q: What are the Recreation interests in the Program? A
  • Q: How many people does the CRC provide water for? Hydropower? A

Right PIC of Las Vegas Strip- Jason.jpg

  • Southern Nevada's water portfolio

  • So. Nevada Indoor water use

  • Colorado River Drought- Nevada Perspective- JCrandall

  • 100204 CRC- Stakeholder perspective- GCaan

  • Conservation by year

  • 100204 CRC- Stakeholder perspective- GCaan

  • Hoover Dam Comparison- 2000-2010 Drought PIC.jpg
  • Las Vegas.jpg
  • Drought Response - Shortage Sharing.jpg
  • Southern NV Metered Water Use.jpg
  • Historical and Projected Lake Powell Annual Inflows.jpg


State’s top 10 in population LINK

1. Las Vegas: 589,156 --- 2. Henderson: 266,846 --- 3. North Las Vegas: 222,009 --- 4. Boulder City: 15,759

SOURCE: Las Vegas Sun Why do you pay what you do for power

• Nevada is #2 in paying the highest power rates in the Mountain West region o #1 is Arizona with an average monthly bill of $118.62. o #2 is Nevada with a monthly average bill of $104.10. • Nevada ranks 41st in the nation in Energy Use (NV doesn’t use a lot of energy compared to other states) • Nevada has the 18th highest energy rate in the nation • Nevada gets two-thirds of its energy from natural gas.

LVRJ_ Outlook grim for Lake Mead

  • Nevada gets 300,000 acre-feet, or about 2 percent, of the 16.5 million acre-feet of Colorado River water that is parceled out each year among seven western states and Mexico.
  • "If the Las Vegas Valley went one year without using any water from Lake Mead, the impact on the reservoir would be a rise of about 3 feet."
  • Lake Powell to release 7.48 million acre-feet of water in water year 2014, 750,000 acre-feet less than in any year since the reservoir on the Arizona-Utah border was created. Lake Mead, which is expected to drop almost 25 feet to a record low by November 2014.
  • The Las Vegas Valley uses about 180 billion gallons of water every year, enough to fill the Bellagio Fountains more than 8,000 times. Las Vegas Sun Article-LINK

Source: LVRJ Article-12-08-2014

  • Since 2000, the surface of Lake Mead has dropped about 130 feet amid record drought on the over-appropriated Colorado River.
  • The two existing pump stations no longer will be able to draw water if the lake sinks below 1,000 feet above sea level.
  • Even under worst-case projections, Lake Mead’s water level is expected to stay above 1,000 feet until 2020.

TURF REMOVAL

SNWA Conservation Stats SNWA FY14 417 USBR conservation status update

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