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      From: Jen & Dru Whitlock <thepowdershredders@yahoo.com> 
      To: <snakevalley@utah.gov> 
      Date: Monday - August 24, 2009 10:29 AM 
      Subject: Oppose Snake Valley water sharing agreement 




      Dear Department of Natural Resources,
      I am writing to oppose the proposed Snake Valley water sharing agreement.
      The proposed agreement will dry up the already diminishing water resources 
      in Snake Valley, putting Utah ranchers, wildlife, and the environment at 
      risk.  The agreement could result in increased dust storms along the 
      Wasatch Front, diminishing our already precarious air quality.  
      Furthermore, the agreement encourages further irresponsible growth in the 
      Las Vegas region. Dry western states cannot continue to encourage growth 
      in places where there are limited and diminishing resources.  
      Resisting the agreement may result in a protrated legal battle, but such 
      legal proceedings would encourage Las Vegas to focus on conservation and 
      smart growth, and would demonstrate that the State of Utah is first and 
      foremost concerned with Utah's well-being, not the well-being of Las 
      Vegas.  
      Sincerely,Jennifer Whitlock892 Northcliffe DriveSalt Lake City, UT  84103