Science Feb 25

The Colorado flows through Castle Valley, near Moab, Utah. Photo by Ted Wood
Will the West’s ‘Great River’ run dry?

As the Southwest faces rapid growth and unrelenting drought, the Colorado River is in crisis. Now those who depend on the river must confront the hard reality that their supply of Colorado water may be cut off.

An exhibit sponsored by International Development Enterprises in Denver features paintings and photos of rural life in places such as India, Honduras, Ethiopia and Vietnam, along with models of IDE's irrigation and water sanitation equipment for visitors to try.