As Colorado River reaches ‘tipping point,’ farmers and tribes will play key role

Decades of drought and overuse have pushed the Colorado River to an ecological “tipping point,” and conservationists need to work closely with farmers and tribal nations to save it, several water experts said Wednesday at a webinar organized by the Nature Conservancy’s Colorado chapter. “Change happens at the speed of trust,” said Aaron Derwingson, water… » Read More

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