The resolution H.C.R. 2046 addresses the significant decline in water availability in the Colorado River, attributing this issue primarily to the mismanagement of overgrown forests and the proliferation of invasive salt cedar trees. These factors contribute to reduced annual water flows, exacerbated by ongoing drought conditions in the region. The resolution emphasizes the need for state and federal legislators to recognize that without addressing these environmental challenges, any conservation efforts will be undermined by the continued growth of salt cedars and overgrown forests, which consume substantial amounts of water.

To combat these issues, the resolution calls for the eradication of salt cedars and the responsible management of forested areas, which could lead to a significant increase in water availability in the Colorado River and other Western rivers. It urges Congress to provide funding for these initiatives and directs the Secretary of State to communicate the resolution's findings and requests to key federal officials. The resolution highlights the urgency of addressing these environmental concerns to ensure sustainable water resources for the future.