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SCIENCEJul 25 · 13:11 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy BRITTANY PETERSON, Associated Press

Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for

Ranchers in the U.S. Rockies face increased challenges due to severe drought and low snowpack in the Upper Colorado River Basin, forcing them to haul water for livestock. Climate change has exacerbated the situation, with water hauling becoming a daily chore for many producers struggling to maintain operations.

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Scott SnyderpersonMonte SnyderpersonMex and Sons RanchorganizationUpper Colorado River BasinplaceMark RagsdalepersonAdrienne MarshallpersonColorado School of Minesorganizationclimate changetopic
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