The resolution H.C.R. 2046 recognizes the significant role of forest mismanagement and the proliferation of salt cedars as primary contributors to the declining water levels in the Colorado River. It highlights the detrimental effects of invasive salt cedar trees, which consume large amounts of water and outcompete native vegetation, thereby exacerbating water scarcity. The resolution calls for the eradication of salt cedars and better management of overgrown forests to enhance water availability in the Colorado River, which is crucial for supporting the needs of people, agriculture, and businesses in the region.

Furthermore, the resolution urges state and federal legislators to acknowledge that without addressing these environmental issues, conservation efforts will be undermined. It advocates for increased funding from Congress to support the eradication of salt cedars and the responsible thinning of unhealthy forests. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit copies of the resolution to key federal officials to emphasize the urgency of these actions. Overall, the resolution aims to promote sustainable water management practices to combat the ongoing water crisis in the Colorado River Basin.