Compare and contrast: Research to uncover the impact of water use in the Colorado River Basin

Compare and contrast: Research to uncover the impact of water use in the Colorado River Basin

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The study found that the agricultural demand for water is significantly higher than the water used by cities. The crops that need the most water are ones used for feeding cattle, such as alfalfa and hay, which are abundant in the area. The states that line the Colorado River raise roughly 14 million cattle per year. Click here to continue reading

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