Last Drop: Nevada Governor Signs Bill To Limit Home Water Use

The water worries in Nevada aren't just at Lake Mead. Decades of drought and water deficits has all of Southern Nevada very aware of the issues on the Colorado River. Now, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has signed a bill into law that could potentially limit residential water use.

Assembly Bill 220 gives the Southern Nevada Water Authority the power to limit yearly home water usage to half an acre foot, or a little more than 160,000 gallons. While the bill doesn't put this limitation on Southern Nevadans today, it does give the SNWA the option should the crisis reach to an even more dire level.

163,000 gallons might be tough to visualize. To put it in some perspective, the average home in Southern Nevada uses around 130,000 gallons a year. That's great right? So no one will have their water cut! Well... that's the average. 20 percent of Southern Nevada Water District residential water users use more than that amount. Some, way more than that amount.

The biggest water wasters in Southern Nevada in 2021 (the most recent data) also line up with a veritable who's who of Las Vegas power players.

At the top of the list, the Fertitta Family Trust. The family behind Station Casinos had water usage of nearly 5,050,000 gallons a year. That's likely a lot of lush lawns more than it is taking long showers. Raymond Park comes in at number 2 with a palatial Spanish Trails mansion with 5,021,000 gallons a year. TI and Circus Circus owner Phil Ruffin is in third with 5,011,000 gallons a year.

If you continue down the list, you'll see "Wynn," "White," and others. The top 3 alone use enough water for 116 "average" water users.

If you haven't switched out your lawn for turf, it might be a wise idea to think about it. And if you live in a massive mansion... RIP.

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America is known for many good things, from fast food to NFL football to land as far as the eye can see. It's also known for having lots and lots of beautiful lakes, including one Nevada lake.

With so many lakes across the United States, you're probably within driving distance of a fantastic lake of some sort. So, which lakes are the absolutely best in America? It's a tough question. I mean, everyone looks for something different in a lake. Some people love large lakes that look almost like the ocean, while other thrive at small, inland lakes where you can always see the shore. But, there are some lakes that stand above the rest when it comes to beauty and popularity.

I've put together a list of the "11 Most Beautiful Lakes in America," offering a little bit of something for everyone. These lakes are found all across America, so wherever you live, one of these probably is relatively close to you. We're heading into the perfect season to visit a lake, too. For those who aren't lucky enough to live near the ocean, going to a lake is the next best thing. One famous Nevada lake is included in here. So, get your sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and bikini or trunks and check out 11 beautiful lakes in America to visit.

I've put together a list of the 11 most beautiful lakes to visit in America. This tally includes lakes from coast to coast. Some fun activities, depending on the currents, include swimming, wind surfing, going on a boat on the lake, having a picnic at the shoreline and more. What's your favorite lake, and did I miss any? Reach out to me on social media and add to my list.

Seneca Lake is the biggest of the 11 glacial Finger Lakes. It's 38 miles long and more than 618 feet deep, making it one of the deepest lakes in America. What's extra cool is that the U.S. Navy even does some testing for submarines in this lake, because of its depth.

https://www.fingerlakes.org/explore/lakes/seneca

If you've ever been to Yellowstone Park, you've probably visited Yellowstone Lake. The massive lake is a part of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. It's actually the biggest lake in the park and one of the biggest highly elevated freshwater lakes in North America.

https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/yellowstone-lake.htm

The famous Lake Tahoe is located right on the state line between California and Nevada. It's stunning, as it is surrounded by the glorious Sierra Nevada Mountains. This is the largest alpine lake in North America, making it a must-see lake.

https://visitlaketahoe.com/

Here's a special lake located within the Nantahala National Forest and surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains. This is also a very pure lake, as its shoreline is mostly protected from development. It's a beautiful destination for fishing, jumping in a canoe or kayak or a picnic.

https://www.romanticasheville.com/lake-santeetlah

Hanging Lake is so glorious. It's located in the middle of Glenwood Canyon in the White River National Forest, and it's actually part of the Southern Rocky Mountains. This lake "was formed by a geologic fault which caused the lake bed to drop away from the valley floor above," according to the USDA Forest Service, and is a designated National Natural Landmark.

https://visitglenwood.com/hanginglake/

The Great Lakes are, of course, some of the most famous lakes in the world. One that's often left of best-of lists is Lake Superior. It's the largest freshwater lake in the world and has a whopping 10% of the world's surface freshwater. Drink up.

https://www.michiganseagrant.org/topics/great-lakes-fast-facts/lake-superior/

Lake Michigan is simply a landmark. It's actually the most deadly lake in America, due to the high volume of drownings. But, aside from the scary, it's a beautiful and large lake. The lake is spread over more than 307 miles, and there are many beach towns across those miles.

https://www.michigan.org/

Located in the northern part of Georgia, Lake Lanier runs nearly 40,000 acres. It stems from the construction of the Buford Dam. This lake is known for its super clear water. The water is actually crystal blue. How beautiful, right?

https://lakelanier.com/

Lake Jocassee is in the Appalachian Mountains, and it's actually a man-made reservoir. Its water flows from the mountains. This is another lake known for its very clear water, so you get to see all the fish and underwater creatures when you look down into the water flow.

https://southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork

Lake Okeechobee is the biggest freshwater lake in Florida. It's a very popular spot for largemouth bass fishing. Those who visit the lake get to learn the history and today's experience of the Seminole community at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, which is a bonus.

https://www.sfwmd.gov/our-work/lake-okeechobee

The Lake Erie shoreline touches Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York. The body of water offers some of the warmest waters you'll find in the Great Lakes. Lake Erie also offers some fantastic areas to swim, making it a popular vacation lake.

https://www.michigan.org/great-lakes/lake-erie

We don't know who told Shawn he could take time off from the show, but the reality is - he did. It doesn't mean there hasn't been some good stuff over the last couple weeks on Aimee+Shawn!

Before he went off on a trip to the east coast and Canada, Shawn bumped into a former viewer of his. He would watch "Las Vegas Morning Blend" constantly. Where? In prison. Shawn had a ton of questions like "what were you in for" and "what did you do to get in there"... but he didn't ask any of them because he's a chicken.

While that was about Shawn's former job, Aimee is more concerned about her next job. A company claims to have a job up for grabs that will pay you to try margaritas in Las Vegas. She has already put in her application. Shawn is convinced this job is fake... but Aimee will not be told otherwise.

Both Aimee and Shawn grew up on the bubble of time between helicopter parents and "don't come inside until the streetlights come on". They recalled the beginning of the 10 O'Clock News where they lived... where the broadcast would remind parents to check to see where their kids are. That's... insane right?!

Shawn is sucking in his gut a little harder at the station nowadays after his co-worker called out his tummy in a meeting. If doing the same thing in return could get him fired, is it OK?

Aimee's house is under attack by bugs, and no not grasshoppers. Moths and bees are causing her family major problems and she has the bruises to prove it.

November 24th at T-Mobile Arena, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Pitbull will be turning up the heat with their Trilogy Tour! Aimee+Shawn will have tickets all week long! Listen at 7:35 and 8:35 to win!

While everyone is talking about the Oakland Athletics potentially moving to Las Vegas... we are more interested in seeing The Savannah Bananas come back to town.

Don't feel like you're the only one conking out in the reclining theater seat, or on the couch watching a movie.

Shawn met a former viewer of his TV show that watched him all the time... in prison. What was he in for? Shawn wanted to ask, but he chickened out.

There's supposedly a gig that will pay you to drink. Aimee wants this job. This job is imaginary.

Aimee's youngest is about to head to preschool... this isn't the first time Aimee tried sending Roman to a preschool, but let's just say the first attempt went terribly wrong.

Why did our parents need reminders that they had kids so late at night?

With all the graduating going on, Aimee and Shawn felt like a lot of the speakers are being a little too flowery and not giving great advice. So they came up with a speech the way they came up with their homework... at the last second.

While there is technically someone in charge of HR at VGS... it's loose at best. So when Shawn was "dressed down" in front of his peers at a meeting... he was a bit taken back.

Aimee knows all the crime and drama stories... and this one is a DOOZY.

Shawn's youngest son Mario has been throwing around a term he's picked up from his parents. Now... time to undo the damage.

Aimee is really petrified of bugs. All of them. This time, her public enemy number one was a filthy moth.

She has read all the blogs, listened to all the podcasts, and watched all the true crime shows imaginable. She knows how to kill a man. She knows how to clean up the scene. But... she's too lazy to actually do it all.

The stall opened. The guy saw Shawn. Shawn saw the seat. The man knew he was caught.

The one thing that Aimee and Shawn still don't understand from the COVID-age is how Skype let Zoom eat their lunch.

It was an international boat ride that rocked Shawn to sleep. When the boat reached the United States again... he was left to die on the boat.

Shawn's flight was delayed by 5 hours... so instead of heading into the airport, he drove away to get some food. 10 minutes later, his flight was boarding immediately. WHY do airlines do this?!

More bugs bugging Aimee and her family. This time... bees.

Shawn did this diet for years and all he gained was high blood pressure.

Four people, including Shawn, watched on as a woman slyly slipped in line and cut the lot of them.