Complete Disclosure

Observers of our evolving global economy claim that the concept of transparency, or complete disclosure, is essential to economies which hope to prosper in the future. They argue that information about financial data and transactions should be available to all in a timely and consistent fashion. This ensures that sound decisions can be made by investors and that financial problems don't fester until they explode with unfavorable consequences. We believe that the same principal applies in the case of water resources. When all the stakeholder groups, irrigators, municipalities, sports enthusiasts, boaters, and environmentalists are privy to the same information, no one can hide their actions. While this may be painful to some in the short run, in the long term we believe it to be good for all. When the www.sevierriver.org went live, there were concerns voiced about making the information available to everyone. After more than 3 years of operation, however, we have not yet heard of anyone wishing for the days when information was scarce and out of date.