Colorado River State Historic Park unveils historic exhibit
Marcos Icahuate
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Colorado River State Historic Park unveiled its newest exhibit, “The Colorado River: lifeblood of the Yuma community.”
The exhibit dives into a variety of themes, including the history of the Bureau of Reclamation’s role in water management.
It also shows the impact of local irrigation districts, water rights in the west, and the influence of the Colorado River compact agreement.
Park Manager Tammy Snook shares how vital the river is to our community.
“Everything ties back to the colorado river and it provides support for all these communities in the southwest including ours. It provides our drinking water and also supports the agricultural industry,” said Snook.
This new installation was made possible by grant funding from the Arizona Community Foundation, which allowed the park to create interactive interpretive panels.
Make sure to check it out!