Analysis of Colorado River Basin Storage Suggests Need For Immediate Action

Authors

• Jack Schmidt, Utah State University
• Anne Castle, University of Colorado Boulder
• John Fleck, University of New Mexico
• Eric Kuhn
• Kathryn Sorensen, Arizona State University
• Katherine Tara, University of New Mexico

Document Type

Working Paper

Publication Date

9-11-2025

Abstract

Consumptive water use in the Colorado River Basin continues to outpace natural flow. The dwindling reserve stored in reservoirs that has long sustained this shortfall might soon be exhausted. Immediate steps should be taken to reduce current consumptive uses in the Upper and Lower Basins.

Recommended Citation

Schmidt, Jack; Anne Castle; John Fleck; Eric Kuhn; Kathryn Sorensen; and Katherine Tara. "Analysis of Colorado River Basin Storage Suggests Need For Immediate Action." (2025). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/uc_traveling_wilburys/4