Summer 2013: The Rio Grande

The Resilient River Grande Basin
July 1, 2013 by Jayla Poppleton
The Rio Grande Basin and the valley it cradles is a land of apparent contradictions, but when it comes to its water future, valley residents post a fairly united front.


Aquifers in Free Fall
Groundwater in the San Luis Valley, once plentiful, is now severely overdrawn. How the local community aims to bring use of the resource back to a sustainable level.
Water in the Bank
Reservoirs are like savings accounts for future water use. Why the Rio Grande Basin is making a push to boost its return on investment.

