WHAT YOU TAKE AWAY - A Colorado River Reflection
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Meet Katie, one of the 40 million people who depend on the Colorado River. Pondering life after high school, Katie finds comfort in reflecting on her time in one of the Nation’s most iconic National Parks. Guided by river currents, curiosity, and scientists from the US Geological Survey, her voyage of discovery leads to a deeper understanding of the Colorado River as an ecosystem… and her own place in it.
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Used with permission from Freshwaters Illustrated. For use by USGS only.
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