Sweeping through seven U.S. and two Mexican states, the Colorado
River is a lifeline to expanding populations and booming urban centers that
demand water for drinking, sanitation and energy generation. And with 70% of the
rivers’ water supporting agriculture, the river already runs dry before it
reaches its natural end at the Gulf of California. Unless action is taken, the
river will continue its retreat – a potentially catastrophic scenario for the
millions who depend on it.
