Colorado River: The Big Deal.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
PROGRAM # 10029 12:00 PM PT

Colorado River: The Big Deal.

After the river water reached crisis shortage levels, and prompted by the federal government, California, Arizona and Nevada reached a short-term deal that would help reduce water usage and keep the Colorado River flowing. The breakthrough agreement protects the river and the water supplies for major Western cities as well as for major farmlands. What’s the impact of this agreement on farmers, cities, indigenous communities and Mexico? What happens after 2026? What are the long term plans? Can the Colorado River be saved?

Guests: Juan Roberto Madrid, Advocate, Green Latinos, Boulder, CO; Jorge Figueroa, Member, River Sisters Partnership, Denver, CO; Dr. Carlos de la Parra, President, Restauremos el Colorado, Mexicali, MX; Others TBA.

Photo: Yi Liu via Unsplash

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