Integrated Drainage Basin Management and Colorado Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is integrated drainage basin management?
The process of coordinating conservation, management and development of water, land and related resources in an equitable manner while preserving ecosystems.
How many states does the Colorado river run through?
7 states
The Colorado River covers an area that is …
1.1 times the size of France
How many states does the Colorado river supply water to?
8 states
How many dams are in the Colorado River?
11
How many hectares of farmland does the Colorado River irrigate?
1.4 million hectares
How many people does the Colorado River supply water for?
50 million
The states in the lower basin take __% and the upper basin falls short by __%
50%, 10%
Demand and climate change has depleted storage to __%
48%
The Colorado River Basin has been in persistent drought since…
2000
What was the Colorado Compact?
It was made in 1922, when the population was lower and the average rainfall was 10% higher so is now out of date
What was the Minute 139 in 2012?
An agreement that was signed between the US and Mexico.
What did Minute 139 give Mexico rights to?
It gave rights for them to store some of their Colorado River water in Lake Mead.
What percentage of water is allocated to farmers?
80%
What percentage of water is used up before it reaches Mexico?
90%
