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The Gila River in New Mexico offers a glimmer of hope amidst the challenges faced by rivers in the Mountain West due to climate change and drought. A decade-long study revealed that the rivers natural design, featuring floodplains and side channels, allows native trees to survive during low flows by tapping into underground water reserves. This discovery underscores the importance of maintaining natural flows and providing space for rivers to spread during floods, even as we manage water demands for farming and other human needs.

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