A Colorado Story
On Colorado’s Western Slope, water shapes everything: the farms and ranches that sustain rural communities, the thriving outdoor recreation economy, and the fragile ecosystems that support wildlife. Yet in this arid landscape, the future of water is anything but certain.
An Educational Film in Progress
Little Salt is an educational film that follows three friends as they attempt to float a forgotten arroyo near Fruita, Colorado. What begins as a spontaneous adventure quickly becomes a lens on some of the most pressing challenges in the Colorado River Basin. Where does the water come from? Who gets to use it? And what happens when there is not enough to go around?
The film does not seek to offer easy answers or take sides. Instead, it documents the intricate realities facing those who depend on these waters from farmers, ranchers and recreationists to conservationists, indigenous communities and growing urban populations.
Why Now?
With the 2026 renegotiations of the Colorado River Compact approaching, the stakes for Western water have never been higher. Little Salt captures this pivotal moment, helping viewers understand the choices that will shape the future of the Colorado River and the communities it sustains.
Still in development, Little Salt is more than a film. It is an evolving story about resilience, collaboration and the deep connections between people and the rivers that sustain life in the West.
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