The Rio Grande Today
The Rio Grande today is mostly used as a source of drinking water. Sadly, much of the water has
been drained from the river. Parts of the river are almost dry! This is because people use more water from
the river than the river can get back from rain and other sources. Experts are working to correct this,
though, with hopes of restoring the river to its past strength.
Today, the river is important as a source of water for Texans and Mexicans. More important, it is
a symbol of cooperation between two nations. Though borders like the Rio Grande separate nations, they
are also shared spaces. The Rio Grande is therefore a symbol of friendship and peace between two
peoples.