The Colorado Plateau at a Crossroads

Update: 2025-08-14

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Environmental journalist Jonathan P. Thompson joins Sammy Roth to discuss the future of the Colorado River, the state of America’s public lands, and the myths surrounding the West’s natural resources.

Read Sammy’s latest column about the Colorado River:

https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2025-08-14/river-rafting-in-colorado-offers-climate-lessons-for-southern-california

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The Colorado Plateau at a Crossroads

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The Colorado Plateau at a Crossroads