Print View From: Mira Roper To: CC: Date: Tuesday - September 8, 2009 3:46 PM Subject: Snake Valley Groundwater PROTEST We live and farm around Delta, Utah and have for our entire lives. We are very concerned if ANY water is pumped from the Snake Valley aquifer it will not only affect their ground water but most certainly our ground water as well. We strongly oppose any water being taken from the aquifer to supply Las Vegas. If they have allocated all their water, they need to conserve water and stop expanding. We don't know why we should jeopardize our way of life and livelihood for Las Vegas' needs (greeds). As it is, over the past couple of years, many people have had to drill new wells because the water level has dropped due to irrigation and other unknown factors in our area. This will be greatly compounded if any more water is taken. We feel the Salt Lake Valley and the entire northern section of Utah will be very adversely affected if this happens. We hope Mr. Styler will show some loyalty to his hometown and not be "bought off" or sell out his fellow farmers/ranchers. How Mr. Styler thinks this split is fair to Millard and Juab counties is beyond belief!! If all else fails, studies need to be done for at least 10-20 years to see what the actual affect would be to the areas involved. There is no need for Utah to rush a deal through. We're afraid Nevada feels the studies will show damage to the landscape and aquifer; therefore, they need to make a deal permanently and quickly. I guess we'll all see exactly what money can buy. Alan Roper Mira Roper 214 West 300 South Delta, Utah 84624