Drought is still an issue for the Lower Basin of the Colorado River — but officials have seen some success with water conservation measures.
The Colorado River Citizens Forum, a conference put together by the U.S. section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, heard from a civil engineer and expert in water conservation efforts for the Lower Basin of the Colorado River recently.
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