Editorial: Water District takes right outreach steps

Friday, June 22, 2001 | 9:24 a.m.

As part of its public awareness campaign to get Southern Nevadans to use less water, the Las Vegas Valley Water District is to be commended for trying to reach more Hispanic residents. Officials note that not only can there be language barriers for this growing segment of our population, but there also can be cultural differences regarding water conservation.

Newcomers whose principal language is Spanish ultimately will have to learn English, but in the interim it is essential that government communicates with them effectively so that they understand the importance of water conservation. Water can't be squandered in the desert, and all efforts should be taken to save this precious resource, including the distribution of conservation materials in Spanish.

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