A river of worry through Garfield County as drought worsens

A river of worry through Garfield County as drought worsens

The Colorado River is the lifeblood of over 30 million people.  Whether its potable water, agricultural needs, or recreation, seven different states between Colorado and the Pacific Ocean actively rely on the water that flows through Garfield County.  Yet with consistently increasing yearly temperatures, decreasing yearly snowpacks, and constant threat of wildfires — the health of the legendary watershed has never been more important. The Colora…