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Colorado River & Reservoirs
Research foundation readyHow low are Mead and Powell? How have river flows changed? How is water use measured? Why does reservoir storage matter?
Explore the evidence →THE RESEARCH
Don't take our word for it.
Check the sources.
Every major assumption behind Save the Southwest should be traceable to evidence. We separate documented facts from our interpretation, show the source behind important numbers, and identify what still needs to be proven.
6core research areas
Primary firstgovernment, utilities, treaties and technical studies
Datedchanging facts show the data period and source date
Transparentwhat the evidence says — and what it does not prove
EVIDENCE LIBRARY
Six questions the concept has to survive.
These areas cover both halves of the project: strengthen the Colorado River system and build enough water and power capacity for the Southwest's future.
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Growth & Future Demand
Research foundation readySemiconductor investment, data centers, population growth, grid demand and the infrastructure required to support growth.
Explore the evidence →03
Desalination & New Water
Research foundation readyProven technology, Sea of Cortez studies, scale, energy requirements, brine, intake and environmental constraints.
Explore the evidence →04
Water Exchanges & Delivery
Research foundation readyMexico treaty deliveries, substitution precedents, California pathways, conveyance and the accounting required to leave river water in the system.
Explore the evidence →05
Power & Energy
Research foundation readyNuclear, solar, storage, transmission, flexible desalination and using stored water to reduce peak-hour power demand.
Explore the evidence →06
Economics & Environment
Research foundation readyCapital cost, operating cost, financing, who pays, revenue offsets, marine impacts, land use and mitigation.
Explore the evidence →RESEARCH APPENDIX
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