The Arkansas Valley Conduit debate: What headlines leave out
By Bob Cooper | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
In the last week we have seen media all over the state cover Trump's veto of the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act. All the headlines point to Trump punishing Colorado and depriving people of having clean water. However, none of the media covered important details about the project. Nor have they asked key questions. Is the project viable and should federal funds be used to support the project?
Consider this background info from federal documents for the project:
“The purpose of AVC is to deliver water for municipal and industrial water use within Southeastern’s boundaries. This water supply is needed to supplement or replace existing poor quality water and to help meet AVC participants’ proj...


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