Just the Facts: Land, Water, and Agriculture in the Colorado River Basin

Grasping the complexity of land and water resources in relation to irrigated agriculture in the Colorado River Basin can be daunting. Newcomers must wade through hydrologic, engineering, and legal jargon; unusual units of measurement; and an economically and geographically diverse farm economy. We present this shorthand guide to help you understand just the facts.

Sources for the data in this report can be found at lincolninst.edu/jtfsources