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Colorado River still endangered in spite of California’s atmospheric rivers deluge

Seven states rely on basin's water supply

January 12, 2023  By Ground Water Canada


California – Although the drought-stricken state has been besieged in recent weeks by atmospheric rivers that have dumped upwards of 30 inches of rain in some areas, barely a drop has reached the Colorado River basin. About 40 million Americans in seven states rely on the river for their drinking water. Yahoo News report | READ MORE

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