The enhancement of agriculture and the environment in the Arkansas River Valley begins with accurate knowledge of field conditions. Colorado State University's on-going research in the river valley has increased awareness of a number of disturbing conditions and trends.

	Saline High Water Tables
		Soil Waterlogging/Salinization
		Crop Yield Reductions
	Salt and Se Dissolution in Aquifer
		Substantial Return Flow of Salts and Trace Metals to River
	High Water Tables Under Fallow Land and Invasive Phreatophytes
		Nonbeneficial Water Consumption