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Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

'It's getting pretty scary': The Colorado River, 40 million Americans, 7 states and no plan for how to manage inevitable decline

Colorado River water must be conserved and allocated only to reasonable, beneficial uses to reduce waste and sustain supplies amid drought and overuse.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California man drowns while rescuing 2 boys from Colorado River

Jeff Brady, 51, dove into the Colorado River to rescue two boys aged 10 and 12 from the current, ultimately drowning during the attempted rescue.
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California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Meager snowpack adds to Colorado River's woes, straining flows to Southern California

California reservoirs are near capacity, contrasting with low runoff and worsening conditions in the Colorado River basin.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Groundwater is rapidly declining in the Colorado River Basin, satellite data show

Groundwater depletion in the Colorado River Basin is alarming, driven by agricultural demands and climate impacts.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Groups call on Trump administration to curb wasteful use of Colorado River water

Alfalfa and other types of hay are used to feed cattle and other livestock, and in recent years they have been exported in growing quantities to China, Saudi Arabia and other countries.
California
fromFast Company
4 months ago

There's a simple solution for Western droughts-but people aren't going to like it

"Overall, we are not doing nearly enough to develop wastewater recycling in the seven states that are part of the Colorado River Basin," said Noah Garrison.
Environment
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