Feds Lay Out Colorado River Options: ‘Water’ We Gonna Do?!
The Colorado River is the epicenter of the American southwest. From Colorado to Southern California and even Mexico, they are all dependent on a thriving Colorado River. That’s something we…
The Colorado River is the epicenter of the American southwest. From Colorado to Southern California and even Mexico, they are all dependent on a thriving Colorado River. That's something we know all too well in Southern Nevada. The river supplies around 90 percent of all the water used by the region.
Unfortunately, the states surrounding the river have yet to come to a conclusion that would potentially stem the lowering tide, especially the lower basin states of California, Nevada and Arizona. That led to an announcement from the Federal Government yesterday that laid out three options, essentially warning 'figure it out or we'll do it for you'.
Interior Department Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau laid it out bluntly: "Failure is not an option".
The Federal Government's possible scenarios for the Colorado River
There are two extremes on the table, and a third "that'd be nice" option that has yet to happen.
- Option 1 - Do Nothing and the states figure it out
List this under the "that'd be nice" option. The feds have hoped that Nevada, Cali and Arizona could come to a solution by now, but the Lower Basin states have been at loggerheads. California has refused to budge from its senior-most water rights which would have Nevada and Arizona bearing most of the cuts. - Option 2 - Go based off of senior water rights
This is the option that goes by the letter of the law as it stands today. California has the most senior water rights, so this would mean Nevada and Arizona will bare the cuts, potentially as high as a 25 percent drop in water being allocated to their states. - Option 3 - Spread the pain...
Water cuts would be spread evenly across all states. This would be the best case scenario for Arizona and Nevada, however California would almost surely challenge this in court as it goes against their senior water rights.
Whatever option is chosen, they better act quick. Public comment will go through the end of May. If no solution is found between the states, the Feds will hand down their decision in the summer.
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Here’s What You Missed On Aimee+Shawn This Week
It was a fun week on Aimee+Shawn and things kicked off with the legend: Barry Manilow.
Aimee was getting people into her special W.I.N.O.S. event to see the music icon at Westgate Las Vegas, and the station headed out to see him. You know what? Barry is pushing 80 years old, and we are kind of obsessed at how hard he brought it.
Over the weekend, Shawn's son Mario learned what "F.A.F.O." is. He played on the stairs despite being told dozens of times not to. Well, you know what happened next and Shawn thinks each stair taught his kid a valuable lesson.
Years ago, Aimee started talking to a boy over the phone. Her friend was trying to set them up when she was in 6th grade. After hours of talking she couldn't wait to meet him. Once she did, she couldn't wait to leave. Does this make her a bad person?
Shawn's wife really wants to go to an Easter egg hunt event with the kids this year. Problem is... the event she wanted to go to is run by Shawn's old station. He put the kibosh on that right away. Not to mention Aimee and Shawn both agree that these events are absolutely terrible and you put your kid's life at risk every time.
They are changing the lyrics to "Kiss The Girl" for the live action The Little Mermaid remake. This is Aimee's favorite movie, and her favorite song from the movie. Why is this song being considered so troublesome now?!
What's up next week on Aimee+Shawn?
We've got more tickets to check out Kelly Clarkson at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood PLUS one grand prize winner will get flown to Los Angeles to see Kelly tape her daytime TV show live! Plus tickets to 3 Doors Down... and a shot at $1000 Stimmy Checks!
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Aimee+Shawn were all ears this week! Well, most ears.
One of Aimee's ears started bleeding when she came in on Monday... to the point where she had to stick a tissue in her ear to catch all of the plasma she was losing!
The issue was so bad that she ended up going to the doctor - for the first time since giving birth to Roman! Her experience left a little bit to be desired. It's safe to say she won't be back any time soon.
Shawn, meanwhile, had a great weekend watching an article he brilliantly crafted on the website go viral. Anyone that didn't click the link would mistakenly assume that Tom Brady was going to be a Raider. But Shawn contends it was not "clickbait"... it was just a beautiful headline.
There are many things you expect when you walk into a Circle K. Snacks. Drinks. But never a British cashier. That's what Shawn saw during a recent trip and he was equal parts surprised and mystified. Now he wants to save her.
Someone thought it would be funny to send Shawn a bag of boba straws into the station. Let us explain. Last week when Sammi was filling in, she explained that men should not use straws. Shawn was blown away by this. Well, turns out Aimee thinks the same.
Finally, we wish Aimee and her husband Patrick a happy anniversary! Friday was the 17 year anniversary of the two meeting... when she thought he was P Diddy at Carnival Court.
What's happening next week on Aimee+Shawn?
More Disneyland tickets all week long! Hear the "magic wand" and caller 102 wins a four pack of 2-day tickets to Disneyland! Plus listen at 8:35 for the Disney Character Of The Day! Make sure you jot them all down and on Friday, someone will all nine characters will win the Grand Prize! If you miss a word, catch it on the "full show" podcasts! Plus tickets to see Kelly Clarkson at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood every morning at 7:35! See you then!
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