Learning About SW Climate:
Colorado River Basin Issues in a Nutshell

Colorado River Basin Issues in a Nutshell

Thomas C. Pagano, Holly C. Hartmann, Soroosh Sorooshian, Bisher Imam
Hydrology and Water Resources, University of Arizona

December 3, 1999

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Colorado River Basin Water Issues in a Nutshell

Climate of the Southwest

Why is Southwestern water important?

Challenges facing the Colorado River Basin

Water Shortage: Groundwater in Tucson Basin

Surface Water Shortage

Limited Supply with Growing Demand

Flooding in the Southwestern U.S.

Water Quality Issues

Water development and environmental degradation

Changing Societal Values

Atmosphere of Water Management

Society changes...Rivers change as well

Shifting natural systems

Managing for the future

Ongoing Research in UA-HWR Surface Hydrology