Federal Regulators Cut Lake Mead Water. Can Vegas Handle It?

Last week, facing one of the worst snowpacks on record, federal water regulators took an emergency step that would divert huge amounts of water to Lake Powell. The move will preserve the reservoir’s ability to generate power and avoid nearing deadpool – at the cost of dramatically cutting water to Lake Mead, likely sending the lake to its lowest level ever and cutting power output from Hoover Dam later this year. But if the water picture is so dire, why can’t Western states agree on mutual cuts? Today on City Cast Las Vegas, SNWA General Manager John Entsminger joins host Jesse Merrick to discuss how the aging Law of the River is colliding with a modern climate.  If you enjoyed this interview with TaskRabbit's software engineer, Cody Goeken, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, April 27th episode: TEDxLasVegas Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.