Water in the West

This is an environmental essay that explores water issues in the West. The author served as a water education conservation specialist for five years in the Mojave desert. She outlines key issues facing water in arid areas and outlines what she believes are future solutions. Here's a look at some of the topics: * The Perils of Over Pumping * Alternative Sources are Costly * New Water Regulations * Using More than We Have * Water Conservation and Education * Is Water the Next Oil? Water is an important topic. Read this expert's opinion and come to your own conclusions.