Arizona's Top Natural Resource The Colorado River
The Colorado River enters Arizona as Lake Powell near Page and exits near Yuma acting as a major resource. It irrigates 1.5 million acres across three countries, supplies domestic water to about 12 million people, powers 2.59 million kilowatts, and supports recreation for millions including Grand Canyon and Lake Mead. Population nearby is rising, causing growing pressure and conflicts over allocation among basins, states, agencies, and the international treaty with Mexico.
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River Works Through Arizona Farms and Harbors Fish
The Colorado River flows from entering Arizona to Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, providing four hours of fishing for three men. In Yuma it irrigates citrus fields supplying oranges at the Yuma Growers Citrus Processing Plant, illustrating river use for agriculture and processing.
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