Colorado River Water Management Concepts

The video discusses the Colorado River Basin Supply and Demand Study, highlighting the challenges of a 3.2 million acre-feet imbalance and a 12% reduction in hydropower capacity over 50 years. It emphasizes the importance of stakeholder collaboration through the WaterSMART initiative to find sustainable solutions. Past actions, such as the 2003 quantification settlement and the 2012 Minute 319 agreement with Mexico, are reviewed. Future steps include forming expert groups to address municipal and agricultural conservation, ecosystem needs, and Indian Reserved Water Rights.

What is the primary purpose of the Colorado River Basin Supply and Demand Study?

• To increase tourism in the Colorado River Basin

• To lay the foundation for future actions addressing water supply and demand challenges

• To build new dams along the Colorado River

• To promote fishing activities in the basin

What is the WaterSMART initiative primarily focused on?

• Increasing agricultural land

• Promoting recreational activities

• Facilitating sustainable water supplies

• Building new water reservoirs

Which agreement was made with Mexico to conserve storage in Lake Mead?

• The Lake Mead Agreement

• The Water Conservation Act

• The Colorado River Treaty

• Minute 319

What are some common elements identified in the basin study for future action?

• Building new cities

• More municipal and agricultural conservation

• Increasing industrial water use

• Expanding recreational facilities

What is the role of the Ten Tribes Partnership in the future of the Colorado River?

• To look at the role of Indian Reserved Water Rights

• To build new dams

• To promote tourism

• To increase agricultural production