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Study finds Colorado River Basin’s worst known megadrought was 1,800 years ago

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The ongoing severe drought in the Colorado River Basin has led to the river flowing at 84% of its historic average flow. It reveals a greater range of natural hydroclimatic variability in the Colorado River than previously recognized, highlighting a need for water managers to adjust expectations and prepare for even more intense drought.

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Satellite study shows drought-stricken Colorado River Basin states depleting their groundwater

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A new satellite study finds more than 75% of the water loss in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin since late 2004 came from underground resources. The extent of groundwater loss may pose a greater threat to the water supply of the western United States than previously thought. This is a lot of water to lose.

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Researchers use IPCC AR5 models to forecast 10% drop in Colorado River flow in next few decades

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The Colorado River Basin encompasses much of the American West, covering parts of seven US states and two states in Mexico. It may not sound like a phenomenally large amount except the water and the river is already over-allocated. Population growth in the Southwest is putting added pressure on regional water resources.

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Cali to Colorado with kids: Our EV road trip adventure

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On the road from NorCal to Colorado, there is a lot of nature one can experience, from national parks, to lakes, to breathtaking mountain towns. Features such as a hot-water shower and interior climate controls provide comfort. Being able to have a place to nap, prepare food, store gear, and hang out would have made a huge difference.

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Study Concludes Colorado River Reservoirs Could Bottom Out from Warming, Water Management Business-as-Usual

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Colorado River Basin including major dams. Inset (a) shows water demand and losses and supply. All reservoirs along the Colorado River might dry up by mid-century as the West warms, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Source: AGU. Click to enlarge. Rajagopalan et al.

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Eden’s Electrical Reservoir Stimulation technology selected for $3.5M ARPA-E MINER award

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Colorado School of Mines is also a sub-awardee on the project, and will be leading a novel effort to utilize Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing (DFOS) to monitor fracture processes and chemical reactions in the subsurface during operations of Electrical Reservoir Stimulation. —Paris Smalls, CEO and co-founder of Eden.

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US DOI report highlights impacts of climate change on Western water resources

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The US Department of the Interior released a report that assesses climate change risks and how these risks could impact water operations, hydropower, flood control, and fish and wildlife in the western United States. Click to enlarge. —Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.