As the next generation of scientists and engineers, we are faced with the repercussions of enormous environmental exploitations throughout the last century. As we struggle to protect the Earth from global warming, seek to find alternative sources of energy to replace our diminishing supply of fossil fuels, and race to rescue the global economy, we cannot forget that our most precious resource, water, is being depleted at an alarming rate. The threat of an impending water crisis affects all individuals around the world and must be addressed immediately. It is our responsibility to plan now for the conservation of the current fresh water supply and seek new sources of water for the future. We need to find a sustainable solution that will save the global population from a massive water crisis and can be sustained for many years to come. Moreover, we must first address this crisis at home, in the arid region of western North America.