20 Land of snow to land of sun, Colorado River management with, Dr. Jack Schmidt | Day 86
For hundreds of years, the Colorado River has provided vital water supply for seven states in the Western U.S. Wyatt sits down with USU researcher Jack Schmidt, Professor of Watershed Sciences and Janet Quinney Lawson Chair Member at the Center for Colorado River Studies.
Dr. Schmidt explains the essential functions of the river in the state of Utah and its role in the development of urban western areas. We discuss how it got the nickname "The River of Law," and dive into the past, and future of the Colorado River.
The Center for Colorado River Studies
https://qcnr.usu.edu/coloradoriver/
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