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Show seen as a major source of future water, lead to a program that reflects the realities of living in an arid or semi- arid climate. The result is lifestyle changes, which accept the naturally low levels of precipitation. In Jordan Valley Water Conservation District, in which water conservation is seen as a way to stretch current resources until new ones become available, this policy does not lead to the fundamental lifestyle changes that result in water consumption reductions over the long term. In analyzing the two approaches to water conservation, the limits of what a government agency can do to promote the most effective policies possible need to be recognized. These limits, found both internally and externally, shape agency behavior and its approach to water conservation. In this analysis, in which we are exploring a topic in which there are many possible effective variations of a policy, that factor is highlighted by the key distinctions between SLCDPU and JWVCD. The rate restructuring used by SLCDPU would not be able to work the same way in the communities JVWCD serves because of the significant differences between the agencies. This is true on a general level because agencies must tailor their programs to the needs of their communities. However, it is also important that effective policy is pursued. Community differences cannot be an excuse in the West for ineffective water conservation programs. Implementing incentives for the general population to conserve water is important in the second driest state in the nation. According to this analysis, economic incentive, if structured and implemented correctly, is an effective way to conserve water within the Salt Lake Valley. SLCDPU demonstrates |
