For centuries, the Colorado River emptied into the Gulf of California between the Baja Peninsula and the mainland of Mexico. But dams and diversions have reduced the delta to a trickle, resulting in the desert-like landscape seen in this image. Conservation efforts on the parts of Mexico and the United States are helping to return the Colorado Delta to its former condition.
Aerial view of the Colorado River Delta in Mexico
Today in History
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High seas commerce
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National Hammock Day
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National Park Week begins
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Birds of a feather
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All is silent for Big Ben’s musical milestone
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The mighty, mighty mushroom
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Porto Cathedral, Portugal
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American bison
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Misool Island, Indonesia
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World Art Day
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The glowing waters of the Matsu Islands
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Emerald Bay and Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe, California
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Great Fountain Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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Birthplace of Roman emperors
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A bridge of Madison County
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Rock River Falls, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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It s World Bee Day
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It’s Weihnachtsmarkt time!
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Mardi Gras
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The Great Blue Hole, Belize
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Sailing across the ice
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A red fox on the Swiss side of the Jura Mountain range
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