The Florence Diversion Dam was built in 1922 to provide Gila River water to the Gila River Indian Reservation. Today the Gila River is almost dry coming into the diversion, but tribe has senior rights to the remaining water. ©Ted Wood Usage rights are granted for editorial and nonprofit purposes only. No commercial or re-sale rights are granted without permission of the photographer. Full use and licensing information: https://waterdesk.org/multimedia/license
The Gila River as it nears the Florence Diversion Dam from the east is almost dry by May. Climate change, drought, and groundwater depletion threaten the river. ©Ted Wood Usage rights are granted for editorial and nonprofit purposes only. No commercial or re-sale rights are granted without permission of the photographer. Full use and licensing information: https://waterdesk.org/multimedia/license
The Gila River Indian Reservation established its historic right to Gila River water. Since most of the Gila River is dry, the tribe uses CAP and ground water sent through elaborate canals to service the reservation. ©Ted Wood Usage rights are granted for editorial and nonprofit purposes only. No commercial or re-sale rights are granted without permission of the photographer. Full use and licensing information: https://waterdesk.org/multimedia/license
