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Human emissions driving Colorado River ‘megadrought,’ CU Boulder research finds

As historic drought conditions on the Western Slope fuel another dangerous wildfire season, a new paper from researchers at ...

Western Colorado is at the 'epicenter of drought' as a hot, dry summer saps water supplies—and fuels wildfires

Drought and long, hot summer days are sucking Western Colorado's rivers dry, parching farm fields and fueling the massive ...

Lake Powell continues to drop as Colorado River experiences ‘unprecedented drought’

The Colorado River is in an "unprecedented drought," putting pressure on state leaders and limiting recreation access for ...
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Zebra mussel infestation grows in the Colorado River Basin

When state wildlife officials first found signs of invasive zebra mussels in a reservoir in western Colorado several years ...
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Los Angeles man drowns in Colorado River near Pirates Cove Resort, deputies say

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Marine Enforcement is investigating the drowning of a 24-year-old California man.

Where to go river surfing in landlocked Colorado

Those looking to try river surfing can find tasty waves at Pueblo Whitewater Park, Salida Whitewater Park, River Run in ...

River rafting in Colorado offers climate lessons for Southern California

We didn’t talk about the Colorado River water sucked up by front lawns, golf courses or farmers who grow alfalfa to feed cows ...
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Fighting 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 ...