The Colorado River doesn't reach the ocean before it becomes a trickle

New study exposes the poor human use of the Colorado River's ample waters, particularly for cows. New research reveals where the river goes before it reaches the ocean. The study was conducted by the University of California, California, on behalf of the National Institute of Conservation of the United States.

More than half of the Colorado River's water is used to grow crops, primarily livestock feed. The river and its users are facing tough decisions as the climate warms, a study finds. The Colorado River rarely reaches the sea, but it could be a boon for farmers.

Researchers found that more than half of the Colorado River's total annual water flow is used on agriculture. More than half the river's annual annual flow is spent on agriculture, researchers say. Colorado River study reveals how water is used by farmers and how it's used by the river.

With new plans, Colorado River states draw battle lines over who should bear the brunt of future water cuts. Seven Western states are starting to plot a future for how much water they’ll draw from the dwindling Colorado River in a warmer, drier world. They just can’t agree.