Largest US Reservoir Disappearing Fast

Largest US reservoir hit lowest point since 1937: Hoover Dam power supply in question

Lake Mead, the largest man-made lake and the largest reservoir in the United States, is dropping at an alarming rate, down 130 feet since 2000.

Drought-stricken Lake Mead falls to a level not seen since 1937 - News - ReviewJournal.com

Hoover Dam, the construction of which created Lake Mead, produces a power supply which will become threatened if the water level drops another 45 feet.

Lake Mead is the source of Water to the Las Vegas valley.

Astounding ten-year photo comparison of two of the world's largest reservoires

Interesting comparisons are being made between the largest reservoires in Central Asia and in the US.  Satellite photos a few years apart are horrifying.

Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the US, has dropped 150 feet - 5.6 trillion gallons - since 2000. According to officials, if it drops another 50 feet, Hoover Dam will cease to produce power.



PURE Organizers Host Ambassador of Uzbekistan in Las Vegas

Organizers of PURE are hosting HE Ilhom Nematov, Ambassador of the Uzbek Republic to the USA, in Las Vegas on October 26th for the Consular Chamber's Dine with Dignitaries event. 

Dine with Dignitaries has for several years presented small dining venues for high level diplomats, heads of state or royals for candid conversation with members of the public.  The events have no podium, no speeches, no program and no press.  Business discussions are encouraged.

UNUSUAL ACCESS TO A HIGH RANKING DIPLOMAT

Gary Furlong, Consul General of Uzbekistan in the western United States, has arranged with the Consuls of Monaco and Poland in Las Vegas for the event to take place at Alize, a renowned French restaurant high at the top of the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas.  Each member of the 22-seat table is sure to have ample access to the featured guest, as well as the many members of the Nevada Consular Chamber present.

#6 ON THE UN LIST OF LIKELY WATER WAR SITES

The Aral Sea disaster has had devistating effects on Uzbekistan, one of the world leaders in cotton production.  The UN places the Country at high risk for possible war over water rights.
Reservations are available at http://www.dinewithdignitaries.net/