Overview

The Hydrologic Cycle: A description of how water travels in streams, oceans, ground water, and through the air.
Geologic Description: A description of geologic features which influence the movement and distribution of water in Colorado.
River Channels, Sediment, and Runoff: Types of river channels, sediment movement in streams, and runoff processes.
Colorado Water History: A summary of Colorado water history from pre-historic times to the present.
Terms and Definitions: Links to glossaries containing water-related terms.
Colorado Climate: A general description of Colorado's climate, and more detailed descriptions of precipitation and temperature patterns. Also included are long-term precipitation and temperature averages for 6 stations throughout the state, and links to weather related home pages.