Nevada Water Plan

planned

A $16 billion project in Nevada to pump water from the Pacific Ocean, desalinate it using reverse osmosis, create artificial inland seas in arid valleys, generate renewable energy through pumped-storage hydroelectric plants, and extract lithium and other minerals from the brine byproduct. The project aims to address historic drought and water scarcity, stabilize renewable energy supply, and provide economic benefits through mineral extraction. However, it carries ecological risks similar to the Salton Sea disaster, including potential salinity buildup, toxic dust, wildlife impact, and fire risks.