Across the world, the liquid medium we know as water is the primary component that keeps humans, animals, and their respective ecosystems alive . Everything from trees to the smallest leaf needs it, and it is necessary for all life to continue growing. However, as humanity develops and continues on an upward slope, humans, as a life force, continue to need more. Water is a defining aspect of a community, and with the ever-increasing population and human-caused climate change reaching unprecedented levels, one of the region's most important water sources southeast reaches a very dangerous level. The Colorado River Delta is a large river that originates in the Rocky Mountains and empties into the Gulf of California. It is the primary water source for the western United States, making golden nectar available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Mexico. Thanks to various international treaties and more than 40 dams built along the course of the river (Ficklin 1), it is slowly becoming the most controlled watershed of all. With the increase in the population of these cities, the company's influence on the river increased at a rapid rate. Normally this would not be a problem, but given the context, water sources are not as dynamic – fluid, if you will, as the world would often appreciate. Lee's Ferry, a place few people know about is very special to many scientists. . It is the most accessible part of the river and owes its name to a boat that resided there. During the 1920s, Lee's Ferry became the location where measurements of the Colorado River's watercourse were taken, and these numbers were later used as the basis for dividing the water between the Eastern States and the Mexico. ... records of the United States Census Bureau. Np, and Web. December 1, 2013. Engelhard, Michael. “Troubled waters: The fate of the southwest willow flycatcher is intimately linked to the health of the Grand Canyon.” National Parks 84.2 (2010): 1-4. Premier Academic Research. Internet. December 2, 2013. Ficklin, Darren L., Iris T. Stewart, and Edwin P. Maurer. “Impacts of climate change on subbasin-scale streamflow and hydrology in the Upper Colorado River Basin.” Plos ONE 8.8 (2013): 1-17. Premier Academic Research. Internet. December 2, 2013. Fros, Douglas. “The water demand revolution”. Planning 79.7 (2013): 12-17. Premier Academic Research. Internet. December 2, 2013. Vano, Julie A., Tapash Das and Dennis P. Lettenmaier. “Hydrological sensitivities of Colorado River runoff to changes in precipitation and temperature*.” Journal of Hydrometeorology 13.3 (2012): 932-949. Premier Academic Research. Internet. December 2. 2013.