Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
The Rio Grande supports millions of people, vast acres of farmland, and diverse ecosystems that sustain an array of wildlife. But the river has lost ~85% of its historic flows due to overuse and a years-long megadrought. And this summer could bring the worst conditions yet. Listen to this week’s episode of Nature Breaking to learn how conservationists are working to save the river.
The Rio Grande supports millions of people, vast acres of farmland, and diverse ecosystems that sustain an array of wildlife. But the river has lost ~85% of its historic flows due to overuse and a years-long megadrought. And this summer could bring the worst conditions yet. Listen to this week’s episode of Nature Breaking to learn how conservationists are working to save the river.
