Project SUPPORTERS

Jerry C Atkin

St. George Resident

“The history of SkyWest Airlines is emblematic of a small business growing into a large enterprise along with the successful development and growth of a vibrant region of Utah and the West… The LPP is critically important to support businesses like ours. Water sustains life and jobs in Utah.”

Zachary Renstrom

Former Washington County Commissioner and
WCWCD Manager Elect

“It is our duty and responsibility to get prepared for the growth projected for our area. That’s why the commissioners have taken a strong interest in this project. It’s imperative that we plan in advance of needing this water.”

Don Ipson

Chairman, President & CEO of
DATS Trucking Incorporated and
Utah State Senator

“All economic indicators signal strong, continued growth [in Washington County] and the state’s population projections estimate the county could triple over the next 50 years… We must have water to support businesses and residents.”

Jonathan T Pike

Mayor of St. George

“Our city has the distinction of being one of the fastest growing communities in the nation for the last two decades, even surpassing Las Vegas in per capita growth… The City of St. George Water Services Department must be able to supply water… of high enough quality and quantity to enhance the health, environment and enjoyment of the community.”

R. Neil Walter

CEO and partner of Brokers Holdings

“Without additional water infrastructure and planning our children may not be able to enjoy the natural beauty and economic opportunity provided to current residents.”

Victor Iverson

Washington County Commissioner

“A responsible, multi-faceted plan for progress is the key to the future of our community. We have implemented a comprehensive approach to water that includes conservation, reuse, tiered water rates and the development of new water resources such as the Lake Powell Pipeline.”

Brad Last

UT House of Representatives,
Chair of the Executive Appropriations Committee
“Alternatives to the LPP were studied as part of the FERC license application. The option of using Virgin River water and wastewater effluent – treated by reverse osmosis (an expensive process that removes salts) – and eliminating residential outdoor watering with potable (treated) water, was estimated to cost far more than the LPP.”

David Clark

Former Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives

“The 2006 Lake Powell Pipeline Development Act had tremendous support because we understood then, just as we do now, that water is the most precious resource in our state. The state of Utah has a good track record of building and financing water projects.”

Larry Bergeson

Superintendent of Washington County School District

“The water that the LPP will provide is critical to families today and will help ensure that there are local jobs and career opportunities available to our students in the future… Our children are the future of this community. We want them to thrive today, build their careers here and be productive citizens.”

LaDel Laub

President and Chief Executive Officer of Dixie Power
“Water utilities and providers have the same obligations we do. People expect the lights to come on when they turn a switch and they expect water to come out of the faucet when they turn it on… Our community is at risk of water shortages if we don’t plan ahead.”

Dean Cox

Washington County Commissioner

“If a water quality or quantity problem arises with the Virgin River, it places us at great risk. The Lake Powell Pipeline adds another reliable source of water (the Colorado River) to help ensure uninterrupted water delivery.”

Kyle Wells

Dean, School of Business & Communication
Dixie State University

“Unlike some other areas, we have looked ahead and developed a comprehensive water plan. The LPP is a part of this comprehensive plan. We aren’t waiting for a crisis. Our water providers know the time to start planning a water project is not when you need it, but years if not decades in advance.”

Vardell H Curtis

Chief Executive Officer of the
Washington County Board of Realtors

“The LPP is critical to support the growing population and businesses of our region…. Water is a direct input into several critical industries such as agriculture, manufacturing and utilities. A threat to any of these key industries, among others, becomes a threat to the rest of the economy.”

Bryan Thiriot

Native Resident and
Executive Director of the Five County Association of Governments

“Multiple generations of my family have been in Washington County since the days Brigham Young called them to settle in St. George and Pine Valley… As a father, I hope that my own three children will be able to choose to live in this community and raise their children here. The Lake Powell Pipeline will ensure that next generations will have the same opportunities afforded to me.”

Ronald Jibson

Retired Chairman, President and CEO of
Questar Corporation

“The LPP will enhance the reliability of southern Utah's water system as well as greatly diversify the water supply.”

Stephen P Radmall

President of Savage Esplin and Radmall, PC

"I feel like the LPP is the most cost-effective and reliable way to meet our water supply needs… It is vital for our region to build the LPP to enhance the reliability of Washington County’s water supplies. LPP will introduce a much-needed source of water as our region continues to experience droughts and potential other natural catastrophic events.”

Gil Almquist

Washington County Commissioner and 
Owner of Gil Almquist Landscaping

“Part of our legal rights to already allocated water resources is the further development of water resources in the Colorado River basin. The best way to put this valuable resource to work is to build the Lake Powell Pipeline…We have no time to waste in developing this resource.”