Summary: On Aug. 16, 2021 the federal government, prompted by the low water levels in Lake Mead, issued a water shortage declaration on the Colorado River. The shortage will reduce the amount of water Southern Nevada will be allowed to withdraw from Lake Mead beginning in January 2022. The good news is that thanks to the strong water conservation efforts Southern Nevada has achieved over the last 25 years, the shortage declaration will have little impact initially. Our area already uses less water than what the new allocation is to be, even with the cut factored in. However, it has generated a lot of questions about how our future looks where water is concerned. Our speakers: Assemblyman Howard Watts Nevada Assembly District 15 Assembly Committee on Natural Resources – Chair Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure – Vice Chair Dr. Nicholas Irwin Assistant Professor of Economics UNLV Lee Business School Bronson Mack Media Relations and Public Outreach Manager Southern Nevada Water Authority Marco Velotta Senior Management Analyst City of Las Vegas For more water information and tips: snwa.com Follow the city of Las Vegas on Twitter: twitter.com/cityoflasvegas
