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Once severely degraded due to decades of upstream water diversion, the Colorado River Delta in northern Mexico is showing signs of ecological recovery. A combination of international water management agreements and targeted environmental restoration efforts has led to gradual improvements in the region's hydrology and biodiversity.
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Aerial view of the Colorado River flowing past the Morelos Dam into Mexico at Algodones, Baja California. Amid a severe drought and rising US-Mexico water tensions, conservation efforts aim to revive the fading river delta. (AFP)
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Sal grass growing in the Colorado River delta in Valle de Mexicali, Baja California. This area has seen significant ecological restoration efforts over the past two decades. (AFP)
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Conservationists have been working to revive the once-dying delta by planting native species and managing water flow to support the ecosystem. (AFP)
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Unharvested fields in the Colorado River delta at Valle de Mexicali, Baja California. As drought grips the region and US-Mexico water tensions rise, efforts are underway to restore the once-depleted river landscape. (AFP)
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One of the many irrigation canals distributing Colorado River water across Valle de Mexicali, Baja California. (AFP)
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The Laguna Grande restoration site in the Colorado River delta at Valle de Mexicali, Baja California. (AFP)
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An irrigation canal channels Colorado River water through the agricultural landscape of Valle de Mexicali, Baja California. (AFP)
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Laguna Grande, located in the Mexicali Valley of Baja California, is a key restoration site within the Colorado River Delta. Conservation efforts have transformed the area from a barren expanse into a vibrant and flourishing nature preserve. (AFP)
