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Story Map

Groundwater Depletion in the Colorado River Basin

The Colorado River Basin is experiencing diminished flows in its rivers and streams. This story map explains how satellite data can measure changes in total water storage, a new and efficient means of measuring groundwater changes.

Topics in this resouce: Groundwater, Colorado River Drought and Shortage, Agriculture
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