as in headwaters
the beginning part of a stream
the headstreams of the Ganges River arise in the Himalayas
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It is situated at the headwaters of South Boulder Creek, along the railroad line that leads to the Moffat Tunnel, and is considered rich wildlife habitat.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026 -
Low snowpack in the Colorado River headwaters threatens the hydropower production at Glen Canyon Dam, where water levels continue to drop.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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All of western Colorado relies on water from the river and its tributaries.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Since launching Delfin in 2006, Urteaga has worked hand in hand with Amazonian communities, primarily those within the Marañón and Ucayali river systems and their tributaries, to create a two-way dialogue between travelers and those who call the area home.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
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