Yucca Mountain Oversight Mineral County
The strongest relationship of the area’s economy to that of the larger region is directly and indirectly associated with water, transportation, and tourism. Walker Lake provides regional opportunities for recreation. The ability to sustain a sport fishery and water levels in Walker Lake is threatened by the lack of river inflows. This situation is attributed to upstream diversions for irrigated agriculture. Activities associated with the Lake help draw tourists to the area who in turn utilize local lodging, gaming, and service related industries in Mineral County.
