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Which states depend on the Colorado River?
Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, California
How many countries does the Colorado River pass through?
2. Mexico and USA
Around how many people are supported by the Colorado River?
40 million people
What are the 2 important reservoirs for the Colorado River?
Lake Mead, Lake Powell
How long would it take for the Lake Mead reservoir to fill up again?
10 years.
What state is the source of the Rio Grande?
Colorado
What is the main tributary of the Rio Grande?
River conchos
What is the US justice department suing Texas over?
Installation of floating barriers in the river
What is the problem with the new modernisation project in the Delicias irrigation district?
Lining the bottom of the irrigation canals prevents water replenishing the underground reserves
What is a water ranch and why do they exist?
An underground aquifer that are being pumped to supply cities with water in times of drought
