For centuries, the Colorado River emptied into the Gulf of California between the Baja Peninsula and the mainland of Mexico. But dams and diversions have reduced the delta to a trickle, resulting in the desert-like landscape seen in this image. Conservation efforts on the parts of Mexico and the United States are helping to return the Colorado Delta to its former condition.
Aerial view of the Colorado River Delta in Mexico
Today in History
More Desktop Wallpapers:
-
International Day of Color
-
Everglades National Park marks 90 years
-
Celebrating World Wildlife Day
-
Fish River Canyon, Namibia
-
National Garden Week begins today
-
Gazing down on planet Earth
-
Canada s $20 view
-
World Jellyfish Day
-
The buzz about bees
-
Yellowstone for the National Park Services birthday
-
Belize Barrier Reef
-
The smoke before the bonfire
-
Cinco de Mayo
-
Mountain goats
-
Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri
-
National Trails Day
-
In honor of those we ve lost
-
Winter Olympics in Beijing
-
An improbable tribute for Towel Day
-
Lantern Festival
-
It’s oh so quiet
-
Bowling Ball Beach in Mendocino County, California
-
International Dark Sky Week
-
Goðafoss waterfall, Iceland
-
Chinese New Year
-
Village of Labro, Italy
-
Did they forget to fly south?
-
Swimming with the sea cows
-
Victory Day in Valletta
-
An ancient sailing tradition takes to the water
Bing Wallpaper Gallery

