Water Competition & Cooperation in the Las Vegas Valley

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Geolocation:	36° 6' 52.7256", -115° 10' 22.1376"
Climate Descriptors	Arid/desert (Köppen B-type)
Predominent Land Use Descriptors	urban
Important Uses of Water	Domestic/Urban Supply, Recreation or Tourism

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ASI:Formation of the SNWA: Cooperation in Demand Management

The formation of the Southern Nevada Water Authority stems from the stakeholders recognition of their interdependence. This case demonstrates that stakeholders need for cooperation, and therefore their willingness to cooperate, increases in proportion to the stresses on the system. It also demonstrates that good leadership was instrumental to the success of the Authority in controlling water demands and acquiring water supplies.(read the full article... )

Contributed by: Margaret Garcia (last edit: 20 May 2013)