Most severe tier of drought expands in Colorado as recreation impacts continue
The most severe tier of drought is expanding across Colorado, significantly impacting outdoor recreation. Water availability at campsites is limited, and fire restrictions have been implemented for campers. Additionally, several locations have closed for boating and fishing due to ongoing conditions.
Drought continues to be prominent in Colorado, impacting recreation in a number of ways, from limiting water that’s available at some campsites to resulting in fire restrictions for campers to closing numerous spots to boating and fishing. While week-over-week data shows that some aspects of drought improved – the state’s Drought Severity and Coverage Index […]
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