Where did all the water go? New study explores water use in the Colorado River basin
In river’s Upper Basin which includes New Mexico, study found crops grown to feed cattle use 90% of all water diverted toward irrigation
Agriculture is the dominant use of Colorado River water; irrigated agriculture accounted for 52% of overall use and 74% of direct human consumption.
By By Kyle Dunphey, Utah News Dispatch/SourceNM
April 15, 2024
Bright Angel Trail and Havasupai Campground temporarily reopen after closures
Work on Transcanyon Waterline paused for busy summer season at Grand Canyon
The Bright Angel and Tonto trails, along with Havasupai Gardens Campground, reopened for public use April 15.
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