Colorado River Goosenecks (IMAGE) University of Arizona Caption Depletion of groundwater will be more disruptive to vegetation, streams and rivers in the eastern US than in the arid Southwest, where deep groundwater already is largely disconnected from surface waters, illustrated here by the Colorado River meandering through red sandstone in northern Arizona. Credit Daniel Stolte Usage Restrictions This visual may only be used in conjunction with posting and/or reporting of this news release. Credit information must be provided as indicated. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.