The Management of the Colorado River

With reference to any large drainage basin you have studied."Describe the challenges represented by peoples attempts to manage the rivers processes"

The Colorado River in North America has been managed for a variety of reasons over a long period of time. The Colorado River flows through the USA and Mexico and is also 2250km long, its source is in the Rocky Mountains. The map below shows the course of the river and shows some important features to do with the river:

Management of the Colorado River basin began over 100 years ago. The reason for the Colorado River being managed is to make best possible usage of the water in the basin and to prevent flooding. The basin has the second biggest water deficiency in the USA so it is important water is not wasted. Water in the Colorado River basin is needed for domestic uses, industrial purposes and also farming. It is also important for hydroelectric power and recreation. In the Southwest USA 25 million depend on the Colorado River for w...