The Colorado River

Gokce Sencan and Brian Gray

The Colorado River is a vital source of water for California, which uses more of the river’s water than any other state in the basin. But as the region grows hotter and drier, the demand for water is outpacing supply. How can the western US learn to share a shrinking river? Read our new fact sheet to learn more.

This research was supported with funding from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.

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