Colorado Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most heavily used source of irrigation water in the USA?
A
The Colorado River Basin
2
Q
When were the original water rights allocated?
A
1933
3
Q
How many people depend on water supply from the Colorado river?
A
30millon people
4
Q
What % of the water allocation do farmers get?
A
80%
5
Q
What % of water is used before it reaches Mexico?
A
90%
6
Q
When did Arizona take its full share of the water to supply it’s cities?
A
2007
7
Q
What is the development of lakes for recreation affecting?
A
The wilderness and wetland areas.
8
Q
Since when have the indigenous people had water rights?
A
The 1880s, when treaties were signed.
