Navigating Challenges and Preservation Efforts

The chapter covers various challenges faced by the Rio Grande River, such as wildfires, climate change impacts, water scarcity, and the need for sustainable farming practices. It also highlights preservation efforts undertaken by individuals in different states along the river to protect its ecology and resources. The urgency of decision-making regarding water allocation, the parallels with the Colorado River, and the positive impact of the Rio Grande River on communities, like the Navajo, are discussed.