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Nevada Policy Scenarios Instructions:   Complete the following scenarios related to Nevada policy

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Nevada Policy Scenarios

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Complete the following scenarios related to Nevada policy.

•  Western Water Policy

In light of population growth, Nevada must continue to seek new resources for water consumption. Options include working with farmers and states, such as California, Arizona, Idaho, and even the country of Mexico. There are also various Lake Mead projects that could supply the needed water, as well as conservation projects within the state of Nevada.

Write a 260- to 350-word response answering the following questions:

•  Can you project the potential role the state government will need to fulfill in this scenario?

•  Can you project the role the federal government might need to fulfill in this scenario?

•  How much of a role should the federal government play in western water policy?

Explain your answers.

•  Past and Present Gaming

Suppose you had the opportunity to develop a new casino in Nevada.

Write a 260- to 350-word response answering the following questions:

•  What historic political, social, and economic trends could you reference to support the positive opportunity and benefits of building a casino? What current political, social, and economic issues might deter you from embarking on such a project?

•  Consider land-ownership issues.

 

•  Alternative Sources of Energy in Nevada

The availability of land, sunlight, and other natural resources make Nevada an ideal location for alternative energy sources. Speculate on how Nevada could capture these resources to create a competitive advantage in their area. In what ways would this advantage be affected by political, social, and land-ownership issues?

Write a 260- to 350-word response that considers political, social, and land-ownership issues relative to each of the following alternative energy sources:

•  Solar

•  Geothermal

•  Wind

•  Hydroelectric

 

Format your assignment according to appropriate course level APA guidelines.

 

Here are a few helpful links I already found:

https://www.nap.edu/read/11857/chapter/4 - 37

http://puc.nv.gov/Renewable_Energy/Renewable_Programs/Solar_Energy/