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Water Shortage and Climate Numbers Tell the Truth

The Colorado temperature map pictured here is created by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and published by Colorado State University’s Climate Center in late 2025.

For a deep dive into the status of the Southwest Region of Colorado’s Western Slope, read this excellent academic article: “Unraveling the Drivers of Water Shortage across Spatial Scales and Sectors in Colorado’s West Slope River Basins.” The Water Shortage article was published in early 2026. Link to the pdf version here.

West Slope Drainages

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