Water Usage and Challenges on the Colorado River

The Colorado River, once flowing from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California, is now heavily utilized by humans for agriculture, particularly for cattle-feed crops. A study found that irrigation for livestock feed accounts for a significant portion of the river's flow, exacerbating the challenges posed by a two-decade megadrought and overallocation of water resources. Intense negotiations are ongoing to address the future allocation of the river's water.