The Pros And Cons Of Glen Canyon Dam

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I must say you make some good points but I’m still unconvinced. Your opinion is very biased, you only look at the worst things about the reservoir and rarely address the pros the dam has provided. When you do you talk about them it is very briefly. There are many good things the dam has created. The reservoir created by the Glen Canyon Dam has provided many economic benefits. The reservoir currently has over 8,200 residents. In addition, about 4 million visiting tourists bring in $2.5 million each year. The dam Is now essential to the economy of the towns nearby. Not only tourists but the dam has provided a water supply and power for much of the southwestern United States, and parts of Mexico. Lake Powell is one of the most popular tourist

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