Development

Irrigation & Drinking Water
Many businesses and industries are drawn to the lakes and the rivers not only because of their beauty and recreational opportunities, but for the water itself. The farms and golf courses that use the water to irrigate their fields and grass are just two examples. They depend on the water to provide them with the resources they need to operate successful and desirable businesses.

Many areas in the region also depend on the lake and river system as a source of clean, accessible drinking water — plus water to put out fires, wash cars, clean clothes and fulfill other daily needs.