
Las Vegas — a dazzling metropolis that emerged in the Mojave Desert — is more than glitzy lights and casino brights. Beneath the spectacle lies one of the most ambitious, effective water conservation endeavors in the world. In a region defined by relentless aridification and diminishing Colorado River flows, save water in Las Vegas is not just a slogan — it’s a lifeline.
The Water Challenge Behind the Glitter
Las Vegas relies on the Colorado River for approximately 90 percent of its water supply. Since 2000, Lake Mead — the reservoir feeding the city — has seen its water level …



