Water Pipeline: What If An Aqueduct Was Built From The Great Lakes To The Southwest?

The American Southwest is running out of water. And while there are many ways to conserve water for the region and create a more sustainable water ecosystem for decades to come, one of the most discussed is the idea of a water pipeline from the Great Lakes to the Southwest. But while this might be technically feasible, the financial costs and environmental damage would be staggering. Not to mention, of course, that the states and Canadian provinces simply wouldn't allow it. But what if an aqueduct was built from the Great Lakes to the American Southwest?