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The Colorado River drought crisis: 5 essential reads

The Colorado River drought crisis: 5 essential reads


The Conversation

is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On听a mission 鈥渢o promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,鈥 they听publish short articles听by academics on timely topics related to their research. 91福利社 provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.

A 23-year western drought has drastically shrunk the Colorado River, leading the Biden administration to consider mandatory cuts to water allocations in some states. Look back on The Conversation archives鈥攆eaturing听Douglas Kenney, director of the Western Water Policy Program听at Colorado Law's听Getches-Wilkinson Center鈥攖o better understand what鈥檚 happening and what鈥檚 at stake.