Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. The Colorado River: Reviving the Delta by Steve Baragona Near the U.S.-Mexico border, vital signs are improving for a river that has been on life support for decades. The Colorado River is over-taxed by farms and cities in seven U.S. states and Mexico. But a historic agreement between the two countries is giving a boost to the delta ecosystem. It's the first time water has crossed the border for a strictly environmental purpose. And it gives an element of hope to a troubled river. VOA's Steve Baragona has the final installment of our series. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/the-colorado-river-reviving-the-d elta/2626581.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/the-colorado-river-reviving-the-delta/2626581.html