Because sediment was being transported in the Colorado and deposited in the Glen Canyon Reservoir, this reduced sand delivery to sand bars and beaches within the Grand Canyon, which impaired native aquatic life.

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Sediment deposition in the Glen Canyon Reservoir did indeed reduce sand delivery to sand bars and beaches in the Grand Canyon, and this impairment of natural sediment transport negatively impacted native aquatic life.

Because Sediment Was Being Transported in the Colorado and Deposited