It was 1968. After signing a land lease with the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT), my family would ultimately trade highly urbanized southern California for the vast and barren desert of Parker, Arizona. It was only a few hours away, yet worlds apart. To give you an idea of the landscape, Major General George Patton trained his troops in the vicinity for warfare during World War II. The most extremes of the desert could be found in this region and it would become my new normal. The caveat? The Colorado River.
Life on “the river” was easy…and peaceful. Dad taught my brothers and I how to live off of the river. We hunted fowl in the back waters and fished off our dock. Mom taught us to appreciate our view. I could tell you what time sunset …show more content…
I have held onto those memories tightly since he passed away. Recently, I pulled out all five of the albums, this time, while sitting on my own dock along the Colorado River. You see, the river runs deep…deep through the soul. As I look out across the Mojave Reservation I am reminded that the river has been an important source of life for Native American groups for over 12,000 years. The rising demands on her limited supply are threatened by a warming climate that shrinks its alpine source. Doug Kenney, a University of Colorado law professor, is the chair of the Colorado River Research Group, an independent group of 10 river and climate experts from regional universities. In an article by Brandon Loomis of the Arizona Republic, Kenney stated, “Cities will have to grow within their means, through conservation and by paying farmers to save and transfer water. When the river already falls short of supplying everyone who has a legal right to it, there's no sensible way of taking more from …show more content…
The Conservation Issue of Etched connects you to the lifeline and landscape of the Southwest. Meet Pete McBride - a writer, filmmaker, photographer, adventurer, and explorer whose passion for the Colorado River has manifested throughout his work. Developing programs that are proactive, the Nature Conservancy provides a glimpse into their latest projects directly connected to the Colorado River from all of the states who share it. And wander Highway 93 through the lens of Nick Adams who gives you perspective and insight to the erosive beauty along the journey. Whether your chasing water or the highway, this issue of Etched goes deep into the stories and places in the heart of
Life on “the river” was easy…and peaceful. Dad taught my brothers and I how to live off of the river. We hunted fowl in the back waters and fished off our dock. Mom taught us to appreciate our view. I could tell you what time sunset …show more content…
I have held onto those memories tightly since he passed away. Recently, I pulled out all five of the albums, this time, while sitting on my own dock along the Colorado River. You see, the river runs deep…deep through the soul. As I look out across the Mojave Reservation I am reminded that the river has been an important source of life for Native American groups for over 12,000 years. The rising demands on her limited supply are threatened by a warming climate that shrinks its alpine source. Doug Kenney, a University of Colorado law professor, is the chair of the Colorado River Research Group, an independent group of 10 river and climate experts from regional universities. In an article by Brandon Loomis of the Arizona Republic, Kenney stated, “Cities will have to grow within their means, through conservation and by paying farmers to save and transfer water. When the river already falls short of supplying everyone who has a legal right to it, there's no sensible way of taking more from …show more content…
The Conservation Issue of Etched connects you to the lifeline and landscape of the Southwest. Meet Pete McBride - a writer, filmmaker, photographer, adventurer, and explorer whose passion for the Colorado River has manifested throughout his work. Developing programs that are proactive, the Nature Conservancy provides a glimpse into their latest projects directly connected to the Colorado River from all of the states who share it. And wander Highway 93 through the lens of Nick Adams who gives you perspective and insight to the erosive beauty along the journey. Whether your chasing water or the highway, this issue of Etched goes deep into the stories and places in the heart of