Is Colorado vulnerable to drought?
Most water users in Colorado are protected from droughts by water storage reservoirs and the availability of groundwater. Another source of protection, ironically, is wasteful water-using practices that provide plenty of opportunities for conservation in tough times. As water conservation becomes more of an everyday management practice, our vulnerability to drought may actually be increased. Additionally, climatic research suggests that recent decades have been unusually wet in many parts of Colorado, including the South Platte basin. Consequently, ost Front Range residents have little or no experience with drought, and some water sers may be unprepared.
