Colorado River Aqueduct

The Colorado River Aqueduct is an engineering structure that transports water from the Colorado River in southwestern Colorado to southern California, supplying water to millions of people and industries. Spanning approximately 244 miles, it includes canals, pipelines, and tunnels that overcome elevation challenges to deliver water across desert regions. Constructed between the 1930s and 1940s by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the aqueduct plays a vital role in supporting urban development, agriculture, and ecological needs in a water-scarce area.