The Southwest Passage

The Southwest Passage is estimated to cost approximately $50-Billion, and have a 10-year or less payback. The Economic Highlights are given on the following page. The total potential revenues could top $1-Trillion per year, using some of the latest alternative energy and food production techniques. Greenhouse gas emissions could drop by over 2.5-Billion Tons Per Year. Further details on the estimated potential revenues from land development are given in the Land Economic Analysis. Finally, the Lock-by-Lock Economic Analysis gives the electrical power requirements, water pumped and cost breakdowns for the Southwest Passage.

Other Benefits:
Barrier on Mexican Border
Provide a corridor for utilities and rapid transit
Clean-up of the Salton Sea
Relieve Potential Flooding of New Orleans by the Mississippi River
Connection of the West Coast to the River Transportation System
Additional Sources of Fresh Water to Cities Along the Way
Exchange of Colorado River Irrigation Water for Drinking Water
Decrease in Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Up to 2.5-Billion Tons