Lower water levels put Grand Canyon river recreation at risk

NPR | By Chris Clements

Published June 16, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT

The new climate-changed reality of less water in the Colorado River has Grand Canyon river guides worried about the future viability of their businesses.

Chris Clements

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