Monte Snyder

Ranchers in the U.S. Rockies are increasingly hauling water for livestock due to a record-low snowpack in the Upper Colorado River Basin, exacerbated by human-caused climate change. Producers like Scott Snyder and Mark Ragsdale face rising costs and stress as they adapt to drought conditions, reduced herds, and unreliable water sources.

Ranchers in the U.S. Rockies face increased challenges due to severe drought and low snowpack in the Upper Colorado River Basin, forcing them to haul water for livestock. Climate change has exacerbated the situation, with water hauling becoming a daily chore for many producers struggling to maintain operations.