Articles for tag: Hydroelectric Power, Lake Mead

Las Vegas Water Use: Sustaining the Unsustainable

  Problem and Justification The State of Nevada is allocated 300,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water annually as was outlined in the Colorado River Compact of 1922. Lake Mead has a storage capacity of 24 million-acre-feet (MAF). The current volume of Lake Mead is 12.361 MAF, which is 56.75 % of full-pool capacity. Nevada’s economy ...

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Top 5 Las Vegas Area Scenic Drives

When visiting Las Vegas people come for one reason– to gamble and win. When that doesn’t work out sometimes they have a day or two to kill and they don’t want to be anywhere near a casino. I will help guide you out of the city and help you discover the outer beauty of Las ...

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Five Great Bike Routes in Las Vegas

Las Vegas isn’t where you may think to go when looking for a great place to bike, however those who know are familiar with the classic runs around Lake Mead, the hilly, scenic tours to the west and the long, challenging routes the local trails and highways offer. With minimal traffic and gorgeous scenery, the ...

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Hoover Dam Day Trips from Las Vegas

Las Vegas-Hoover Dam tours can be found in all shapes and sizes. A few examples are helicopter, bus, and airplane. It’s your call. Each of these is a fantastic way to enjoy this iconic landmark while visiting Sin City. The dam is located a mere 45 minutes from Vegas. For 75 years, this unique arch-gravity ...