The Great Salt Lake and Colorado River are at a pivotal crossroad
The Great Salt Lake reached an all-time historic low last November and the Colorado River, described as the workhorse of the West, has demands that do not meet its supply.
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The Great Salt Lake reached an all-time historic low last November and the Colorado River, described as the workhorse of the West, has demands that do not meet its supply.
Editor’s note: This story, a collaboration of Big Pivots and Aspen Journalism, is part of a series that examines the intersection of water and urban landscapes in Colorado. To read the first installment, go to...
Most travelers know the town of Green River as a stop on I-70. With stands advertising the region's famous Green River melons, many wonder if they could really grow in such a dry part of the world.
Editor’s note: This story, a collaboration of Big Pivots and Aspen Journalism, is the second part of a series that examines the intersection of water and urban landscapes in Colorado. If you’ve ever slipped and...
Colorado River flows are expected to continue to decrease as more greenhouse gases are emitted.