Nevada to get less water from Colorado River
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YouTube on MSNHow We Destroy the Colorado River
The Colorado River is known as one of the most spectacular rivers in the United States of America. It is a valuable source for both drinking and other needs of people and provides water to more than 40 million people.
An investigation is underway after a Los Angeles man drowned while swimming at a resort along a river in San Bernardino County. On Aug. 15, around 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to reports of a man who had gone missing in the water at Pirate Cove Resort,
After one of the Colorado River’s driest years in decades, Lake Mead and Lake Powell — the largest reservoirs in the country — could see alarming declines in the coming years, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced today.
The Colorado River is in an "unprecedented drought," putting pressure on state leaders and limiting recreation access for vacationers this summer.
We didn’t talk about the Colorado River water sucked up by front lawns, golf courses or farmers who grow alfalfa to feed cows — cows being a significant driver of climate change, including worsening droughts.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Marine Enforcement is investigating the drowning of a 24-year-old California man.
Giant dams built to conserve the Colorado River have nearly wiped out nearby native cottonwood trees, causing big ecosystem disruption. Tiny dams built to mimic those built by beavers could bring them back.
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KREX Grand Junction on MSNFighting salt: protecting crops from natural buildup in the Colorado River
Large amounts of salt run through the Colorado River every year with the potential to cause serious damage to crops. To prevent this, experts are working to control the amounts of salt in the river.