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February 13, 2012

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Near the Hoover Dam, the difference in the color of the rocks shows how high the water level in Lake Mead has been. Drought on the Colorado River, combined with increased water use in booming Las Vegas, has reduced the reserves and has Las Vegas Valley water managers searching for options.

Sam Morris

Near the Hoover Dam, the difference in the color of the rocks shows how high the water level in Lake Mead has been. Drought on the Colorado River, combined with increased water use in booming Las Vegas, has reduced the reserves and has Las Vegas Valley water managers searching for options.

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