Opinion: Saving the Colorado River Requires Cooperation From All Parties in West
These days, when we talk about water, we aren’t talking about “drought” — we’re talking about a new and enduring climate scenario. Despite fluke flooding like the Las Vegas Valley experienced Thursday night, we must act accordingly.
In the 100 years since the Colorado River Compact was negotiated, the amount of water in the river has declined and the amount of people living in the West has exploded.
There is simply not enough water in the West to sustain the level of water consumption we currently demand. And there likely won’t be. Ever.
