Colorado River Delta, River delta and protected area in Baja California and Sonora, Mexico
The Colorado River Delta forms a complex network of channels and wetlands where the Colorado River meets the Gulf of California in northern Mexico.
The construction of Hoover Dam in the 1930s initiated substantial changes to the delta's ecosystem, reducing wetlands to five percent of their initial size.
The Cocopah people inhabited the delta region for a millennium, developing agricultural practices that included wild grain harvesting and crop cultivation.
Conservation efforts in the delta focus on protecting numerous endangered species while maintaining the remaining wetland sections for migratory birds.
The delta houses 380 bird species and contains distinctive shell accumulations that demonstrate the marine biodiversity within this desert environment.
Location: Baja California
Location: Sonora
GPS coordinates: 31.74000,-114.66000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
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