This educational series offers instructors and students short (7-20 minute) videos on different topics related to the Colorado River Crisis. Our aim is to inform discussions that explore sustainable and equitable solutions.
We provide multiple entry points for students to different topics and help instructors assign specific topics easily.
Learning Modules
We offer four modules each with multiple short videos. They are designed to provide the main ideas about a topic in a concise manner. We also link you to supplementary videos or articles that provide the potential for further investigation.
Overview
- Overview of the Colorado River
- Description of the lead players in deciding the future of the river
- The rules of the game shaping those decisions
The Weird Economics of Water
- Overview of the weird economics of water
- Weird economics of water in agriculture
- Weird economics of water in cities
- Knock-on effects of water conservation in rural communities
Policy Options for the Colorado River Crisis
- Short-term conservation options in the Cities
- Rotational fallowing and adaptive management in agriculture
- Market, trades, and exchanges for a sustainable future
- Long-term urban conservation and water enhancement options