Low Colorado River flows create ripple effects on Utah’s recreation industry

Low Colorado River flows create ripple effects on Utah’s recreation industry

Boaters float on the San Juan River through southern Utah on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)The Colorado River once only powered farms and industry. Today, it powers communities whose economies depend on recreational activities such as rafting, tubing and fishing. In Southern Utah, businesses along the Colorado River and the Virgin River say low flows are reshaping seasons, straining logistics and forcing a…