Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)'s photos with the keyword: drought

Las Vegas bay..

A couple of fishermen (bottom center of the picture).

"Honey, the lake's going to evaporate anyway, let's go out in the speed boat and burn some fossil fuel."

"Geez, the lake's getting so low, I wonder why" asks the guy releasing unburnt fuel into the air....

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Speedboat passing some part of the Las Vegas water system. I've never seen a description of what this is, but if you look at the satellite photos you'll see that it's linked to some to either the water (or sewer) system in some way.

Lake Mead Marina.

Heading down towards Lake Mead Marina, with light monsoonal rains overhead.

Sunrise over Lake Mead, from a motel in Boulder City.

Even before we were in a drought I felt that this level of water use was questionable for the region. All of the ponds appear to be relatively shallow, thus it would seem feasible to convert this to rock and desert landscaping -- though they would have to change the name of the mall.

See commentary on water use at the mall, with photo #5162

See commentary on water use at the mall, with photo #5162

See commentary on water use at the mall, with photo #5162

See commentary on water use at the mall, with photo #5162

A slight interruption to my other postings. In the news this week in the Coachella Valley was that The River mall is having some trouble attracting customers. Here's part of what you see of the River when you pass it on CA-111, a large expanse of water serving only a scenic purpose -- in the desert. That's why I have never considered using the mall. Even before we were in a drought I felt that this type of water use was not a responsible use for the region. All of the ponds appear to be relatively shallow, thus it would seem feasible to convert this to rock and desert landscaping -- though they would have to change the name of the mall.

Castaic Lake reservoir, from Lake Hughes Road. Castaic Lake is part of the State Water Project. The white spots on the surface of the reservoir are boats, thus giving some indication of how low the reservoir is.

Houseboats drydocked at Halls Crossing on Lake Powell.