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Celebrating the Colorado River
The Colorado River is one of the hardest working rivers in the West. The Nature Conservancy is working hard across the entire Colorado River Basin to protect this amazing river and resource.
Preserving the Incredible Wildlife of the Colorado River Basin
From mammals to migratory birds to fish species found nowhere else on Earth, the diversity of wildlife in the Colorado River Basin represents the wonders of the West. TNC has identified over 150 at-risk species that depend on the river for survival.
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Utah Nursery Gives Endangered Fish a Place to Grow
The razorback sucker fish has thrived in the Colorado River for millions of years—until recent decades. Just a few years ago, only six razorback sucker fish larvae were recorded at TNC’s Scott and Norma Matheson Preserve in Moab, UT.
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A Win-Win-Win Solution for the Colorado River
Learn how the Jicarilla Apache Nation, TNC and New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission are working together to address water-scarcity issues throughout the Colorado River Basin.
Tier 1 Shortage Declaration for the Colorado River
Drought and climate change are hitting the Colorado River hard, but TNC is working to protect this important river.
Razorback Sucker Nursery in Utah
At The Nature Conservancy’s Scott M. Matheson Wetlands Preserve near Moab, Utah, scientists and engineers are giving endangered razorback suckers a better chance of survival.
Charting a Future for the Colorado River
The Colorado River Basin—which supplies 80% of the water that Coloradans use—is ground zero for climate change in the United States. Learn how Colorado can help improve water security.