Water Insanity in the West & Sustainable Ecological Footprint
The Colorado River rarely flows all the way to its delta, and the state of Colorado has determined demand for water will far outstrip supply if anticipated population growth continues. Yet the state advertises for people and companies to move to Colorado. The GrowthBusters team discusses this with Gary Wockner, executive director of Save the Colorado. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has been one of the most pro-growth governors the state has had, in Wockner's view. But no one is willing to talk about the population growth issue. Wockner raises the issue of having growth pay its way. He…
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