The Colorado River flows 1400 miles from the Rockies to the Gulf of California in Mexico, providing water for 40m Americans in seven states and 30 Indian Tribes. This water is used by cities (including Denver), industry, power providers, nature, and agriculture. Since 2000 flows in the river are down by 20% compared to the 20th century, and during the last seven years the flows are down by 35%. The two largest reservoirs in the United States were full in 2000 and will be about 25% full at the end of this year. Without substantial cuts in water deliveries, our reservoirs are facing ‘deadpool’ where water can no longer be reliably released at will. Climate change has been attributed to between 50% and 100% of these flow declines and the best research suggests additional flow declines are forthcoming. What does all this mean for residents of Colorado’s Front Range? What can be done about this? What can individuals do to minimize the harm that all this entails? More information
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