Colorado River

Setbacks and solutions: Agricultural water consumption in the Colorado River Basin
The Colorado river cuts through an arid canyon under a blue sky.

The agricultural industry is an overwhelming consumer of the Colorado River Basin water supply. In spite of the status quo, funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, the upcoming Farm Bill, and creative problem solving between governments, companies, and communities are potent solutions for sustainable water and food governance. (Leslie Cross/Unsplash License)

Max Sano
Planet Forward Senior Correspondent | New York University
The agricultural industry is an overwhelming consumer of the Colorado River Basin water supply. Major policy changes are necessary for sustainable water and food governance.
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Diana Quintero
Planet Forward Correspondent | Arizona State University
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