+The **Colorado River** is a principal river of the [Western United States](/wiki/Western_United_States) and [Mexico](/wiki/Mexico). Originating in the [Rocky Mountains](/wiki/Rocky_Mountains), it carves dramatic canyons, most notably the [Grand Canyon](/wiki/Grand_Canyon), providing essential water for [Agriculture](/wiki/Agriculture) and hydroelectric power across arid lands.
+## See also
+- [Water Rights](/wiki/Water_Rights)
+- [Hydroelectric Power](/wiki/Hydroelectric_Power)
+- [Desert Ecology](/wiki/Desert_Ecology)