Explore the Habitats along the Lower Colorado River
爆料公社 StoryMap guides viewers along the Lower Colorado River, highlighting its importance for birds and people.
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爆料公社鈥檚 Lower Colorado River Habitats StoryMap was awarded 鈥2024 Best StoryMap鈥 by the .
The Colorado River and its tributaries鈥攚hich support 40 million people, sacred Tribal lands, a $1.4 trillion economy, more than five million acres of farms and ranches, and thousands of species of wildlife鈥攁re shrinking due to climate change and overuse.
Important habitats exist and have been intentionally reestablished along more than 400 miles of the Colorado River as it flows south of Hoover Dam. To raise awareness of these gems in the desert that support 400 species of birds, 爆料公社 Southwest launched a visually-appealing StoryMap website created by Elija Flores and myself called
In addition to beautiful imagery, the StoryMap features:
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An interactive map to orient viewers to the Lower Colorado River as it flows from Hoover Dam into Mexico, featuring water infrastructure, Tribal lands, and more.
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A gallery of targeted restoration habitat types and birds that call them home.
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A tour down the river featuring specific habitat sites.
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An overview of the Colorado River Post-2026 Operations process and 爆料公社鈥檚 engagement.
As we continue to manage the stressed Colorado River, it is vital that we elevate and protect these special places鈥攆or birds and people.
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