One in ten Americans rely on the Colorado River – and it’s at a breaking point.
But you have the power to protect it.
The Colorado river is the lifeblood of the West. It winds through treasured and sacred landscapes like Grand Canyon National Park. It supports 16 million jobs, offers world-class recreation, and sustains critical wildlife habitat. It’s also key to our food system – water from the Colorado River supplies 90% of the nation’s winter vegetables.
Climate change, mismanagement, and overuse threaten the future of the Colorado River.
After decades of overuse and drought fueled by climate change, the river is in decline. The century-old agreements that govern the river are crumbling, leaving the people, ecosystems, and economies in the Colorado River Basin at risk.
Right now, we have a rare chance to secure the future of the river.
This year, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the seven states that share the river are renegotiating the rules that determine how water is shared and conserved. These decisions will shape the West for generations.
The survival of the Colorado River depends on our ability to implement equitable and forward-thinking strategies to use less water and keep the river healthy and flowing – now and for the future.
WRA is fighting for stronger conservation, a meaningful voice for Tribes, and policies that keep water flowing for people, farms, and ecosystems – but time is running out. The Colorado River is changing faster than our policies, and it’s all hands-on deck.
With your support, we can keep the Colorado River healthy and flowing.
