Among industry, growth, recreation and drought, a number of factors contribute to the future of America’s most endangered river. Experts say that 2013 will bring a second consecutive drought season, there will be many more watering restrictions than Coloradans saw in 2012. Furthermore, the Colorado River – sustaining 40 million people a Continue reading
Dust-on-snow events are common in Southern Colorado and on the Western Slope, thanks to close proximity to dry areas of New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. When the dust finally settles (literally), it can decimate snowpack levels. Clean snow reflects sunlight and absorbs just 5-20% of solar energy; but dust-covered snow Continue reading
Drought will continue to be a significant topic of discussion in the media this summer, with many states still facing significant drought concerns despite late-season snowfall. There are a lot of graphs, charts, and terms being bandied about as part of the drought discussion, so we thought it would be Continue reading