Stakeholder Page- Nevada

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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.


  • 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




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


Why do you pay what you do for power? 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.