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Colorado River Water Crisis 2025

August 12 , 2025 17 hrs 0 min 17 0
  • Recently, Arizona proposed a new method to allocate water based on actual river flows.
  • The Colorado River, a vital water source for millions, faces a crisis as its flow diminishes.
  • Most water in the Colorado River system comes from Rocky Mountain snowmelt in the Upper Basin.
  • About 85% of the river’s flow originates from just 15% of the basin area.
  • Over 25 years, their levels have dropped sharply due to prolonged drought and climate change. 

 

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