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How to predict a drought

June 11, 2012 Like 0 Greg Campbell

No major rivers flow into Colorado, meaning that all of the water used here—for everything from filling the swimming pool to watering the lawn—comes from the mountain snowpack. But what if, like this year, the normally snowiest month of March…

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8 Ways to Enjoy the Rivers of Colorado

June 11, 2012 Like 0 Andra Coberly

So, you’ve probably heard: This year will not be the best year to tame the bucking, bruising beasts that are Colorado’s famed whitewater rapids. A historically low snowpack and an early runoff mean that river recreators and outfitters must manage…