Colorado River Basin
Celebrating the Colorado River
The Colorado River is one of the hardest working rivers in the West. The Nature Conservancy is working hard across the entire Colorado River Basin to protect this amazing river and resource.
Project Overview
Our Colorado River
More than 40 million people rely on the Colorado River for water, food, recreation and energy. Stand with us to protect this iconic lifeline of the west.
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Celebrating the Colorado River
Learn more about why this mighty river is considered the lifeblood of the American West.
Press Release
Tier 1 Shortage Declaration for the Colorado River
Drought and climate change are hitting the Colorado River hard, but TNC is working to protect this important river.