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| SWPPP? SNWA? Information about our water in Las Vegas, Nevada Posted: 26 Oct 2007 09:07 AM CDT  Las Vegas has been my home for over 10 years now and one thing remains constant: CHANGE. With this wonderful population growth and strong economy comes one major byproduct: CONSTRUCTION. Construction of new casinos and homes are the lifeblood of our community. If you have ever driven in a new home development while they are building, you may have noticed these funny-looking log-like items near the street. Maybe you spotted some sandbags or a seemingly useless short black fabric fence amongst the bulldozers and freshly-paved streets. All of those items are part of the SWPPP or Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program. It is enforced by the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and is actually a program in many states implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency. Construction companies are given a 46 page manual on how to implement the SWPPP at their sites. Components that assist in this process include fiber rolls (those log-like mesh tubes filled with hay), silt fences (the black fabric fence about two feet high) and many other important elements. It is imperative that the SWPPP is in place because construction sites erode 7 to 9 times more tons of sediment per acre than row farming, which is second in line for erosion rates. The EPA has implemented this system as a part of the Clean Water Act. Las Vegas is part of the Mojave Desert and we rely upon our water source out at Lake Mead for much of our drinking water. Many conservation efforts have been put into place to retain our beautiful Lake Mead. Unfortunately, there are droughts that affect all of the Colorado River Valleys and we are a part of it. Lake Mead's water levels have dropped about 100 feet since January of 2000. By implementing the SWPPP, we reduce the amount of sediment that is dumped into our lake, which helps to protect our local wildlife and especially our native fish species like the endangered Moapa dace. If Las Vegas is to continue to thrive in the middle of the desert, it takes every citizen's effort to reduce our consumption of water and eliminate toxins and waste going into our storm water drains. Next time you see a hay log near the gutter, make sure you don't disturb its important job and feel free to check out these websites for more information about what days you can water your lawn, when it's ok to wash your car and best of all: INCENTIVE AND REBATE PROGRAMS from the Las Vegas Valley Water District for changing your landscaping to a more desert-friendly environment. Southern Nevada Water Authority
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| Jean Lake PPG Trikebuggy at Dusk, Las Vegas, NV Posted: 16 Oct 2007 07:49 PM CDT  Jean Lake PPG Trikebuggy at Dusk, Las Vegas, NVpjbeney 2 min - Oct 17, 2007 Pierre's Short flight over Jean Dry Lake, Las Vegas Nevada at Dusk with PPG (paramotor) Trikebuggy... |
| Andrea Bocelli sings 'Besame Mucho' Posted: 28 Nov 2006 07:23 PM CST  Andrea Bocelli sings 'Besame Mucho'progressspirit 4 min - Nov 29, 2006 Recorded LIVE at Lake Las Vegas Resort. Features David Foster and Ramon Stagnaro |
| ON THE MOVE (Las Vegas Business Press) Posted: 25 Oct 2007 04:58 PM CDT Advertising & Marketing Solutions named Stephen Goebel as creative director. American Media Corp. named John Eary as account supervisor. |
| <b>Lake Las Vegas</b> Development Posted: 09 Jul 2006 10:03 AM CDT A mid-rise community called Galileo will soon be built in the North Shore. Fountainhead Co. is projecting a $220 million expense for this venture, and is envisioning a start by early of 2007. The plan features, nine mid-rise buildings ... |
| Henderson, Nevada - <b>Lake Las Vegas</b> Resort Posted: 13 Oct 2006 06:44 PM CDT Development of Lake Las Vegas began in 1987 with construction of a dam to divert water from the Las Vegas Wash into a 320-acre lake with 10 miles of shoreline. SouthShore Golf Club, a private Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, ... |
| <b>Lake Las Vegas</b> for Easter Posted: 06 Apr 2006 06:34 PM CDT Consider music under the stars at MonteLago Village on Saturday night, April 15th, with free parking and admission, and Easter Sunday on a huge Easter Egg Hunt also at the... |
| <b>Lake Las Vegas</b> Resort Presents Stars on the Lake Concert Series <b>...</b> Posted: 13 Mar 2007 01:45 PM CDT For the fourth year, Lake Las Vegas Resort announces its lineup for the 2007 Stars on the Lake concert series beginning May 11, 2007. |
| Posted: 25 Oct 2007 09:47 AM CDT ROCKVILLE, Md.----Tesoro Corporation Chairman, President and CEO Bruce Smith is scheduled to hold a press conference to answer questions from the media on Monday, Oct. 29th at 9:30 a.m. |
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