The United states holds the power of the watershed of the Colorado River, which used to spill into Mexico. The last 10 years have led to improvements in negotiations between Mexico and the U.S. to release more water into the river delta in Mexico, rejuvenating the delta and reconnecting the river to the sea.
The recent severe drought in the Midwestern and Southwestern US has led to many complicated issues in the Colorado river basin. As you read the article, choose one issue, concern, problem or solution that you find interesting and write 2-3 paragraphs about it. For example, what did you find interesting in this article, and why? How does it relate to the video Water Wars that you watched? Does it open your eyes to any past, present or future concerns?