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What happens in Vegas? - Coggle Diagram
What happens in Vegas?
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where is this issue occurring and what is the spatial extent of the issue? why is the issue occuring here and not somewhere else?
This issue is occurring in the South West of the Untited States of America in the following states: Nevada, California, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah.
Why this issue is occurring is due to the climate being so dry and humid that the colorado river is the main supply of water for around 40 Million people to survive. 15 million acre feet was estimated to be going through the Colorado river which turns out to be an over estimate as there was never that much water goiung through the colorado river in the first place.
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is there existing legislation related to the issue? what is is? how does it relate? why is it related?
there is existing legislation related to this issue as Grand junction has the right while others don't. the waterflow to the upper basin decreases. if they don't use it they lose it. grand junction has rights as thye used it first. first in first served,
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why are people concerned, arguing, debating, this issue?
Droughts are occurring more frequently, leading to less water available for people and cultural features. the over allocated water is also contributing to this issue.
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