Hoover Dam Success Flashcards
Agri-Business
Irrigation has allowed for this to grow in areas of South-West USA
Crops can be grown, meaning more reliable revenue streams in the arid environment
Critics argue that this will lead to water waste as products could be grown more cheaply without irrigation elsewhere
Irrigation
Has led to increased soil salinity
Fear that humans are degrading the long term sustainability of the river basin
Recreation
Flooded valley has created opportunity for recreation in lake mead including water sports which have created jobs and provided social benefits
River Discharge
Controlled which has reduced the risk of flood in the river basin
Avoided expensive repairs as a result of water damage associated with floods
Quality of life
Water has allowed for Air conditioning and swimming pools in growing desert cities such as Phoenix and Las Vegas