The Basin States Respond to Department of Interior Proposal to Reduce Risks to Lake Powell Elevations & Critical Infrastructure.
May 3, 2022 Department of Interior Decision
Those interested in participating in one of the three advisory councils can fill out the online application.
Governor Spencer J. Cox Issues Drought Emergency Order
https://governor.utah.gov/2022/04/21/drought-emergency-order/
One of Two Largest Drainage
The Colorado River Basin and its drainage is one of the two largest in the United States, along with the Columbia River Basin in the Pacific Northwest.
40 Million People in the West
The Colorado River provides municipal and industrial water for over 40 million people living in the major Western metropolitan areas of Los Angeles, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Denver, and San Diego.
1,440 Miles Long
The Colorado River is 1,440 miles long and passes through seven states and Mexico.
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