DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE: Rising temperatures will significantly reduce streamflow in the Upper Colorado River basin as groundwater levels fall, new research shows Desert Research Institute Climate changeColorado RiverScience May 24, 2024Climate change will dramatically impact streamflow and its contributions to the Colorado River by increasing forest water use and reducing...
NEVADA CURRENT: Colorado River basin states pitch two alternative plans Nevada Current Colorado River March 7, 2024by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current After months of tense discussion over the future of the Colorado River, western states that...
NEVADA CURRENT: Water managers across drought-stricken West start negotiations in Las Vegas Nevada Current Colorado River December 18, 2023by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current Nature offered the Colorado River Basin states a reprieve last winter after a heavy snowpack...
ASPEN JOURNALISM: Lower basin water managers say it’s time to fix their supply/demand problem Aspen Journalism Colorado River December 15, 2023Colorado has long pushed for recognition of overuse By Heather Sackett, Aspen Journalsim Representatives from two lower basin states on...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: New look at old study could correct Colorado River Compact flaw Courthouse News Service Colorado River December 15, 2023Researchers believe the people who drew up the original Colorado River Compact ignored good science on how much water actually...
NEVADA CURRENT: CA farmers agree to conserve 100,000 acre-feet of Lake Mead water in exchange for compensation Nevada Current Colorado River December 5, 2023by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current Southern California has agreed to conserve enough water in Lake Mead to support upwards of...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: As the Colorado River Declines, Some Upstream Look to Use it Before They Lose it Inside Climate News Colorado River September 11, 2023As states negotiate future water cuts, some officials are looking to build new dams and reservoirs in the Upper Basin...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Feds ease Colorado River water cuts for thirsty Western states Courthouse News Service Colorado River August 15, 2023Despite a banner winter, lakes Mead and Powell sit at a combined 36% of capacity. By Bob Leal, Courthouse News...
GRIST: Feds ease up on Colorado River restrictions — for now Grist Colorado River August 15, 2023By Jake Bittle. This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” The water shortage...
THIS JUST IN … Reclamation announces 2024 operating conditions for Lake Powell and Lake Mead Bureau of Reclamation News Colorado River August 15, 2023Significant improvement for Lake Mead due to improved hydrology, ongoing conservation efforts. Operating guidelines in effect until Reclamation finalizes SEIS,...
NEVADA CURRENT: Colorado River states reach an agreement, but not a solution Nevada Current Colorado River May 23, 2023by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current After months of negotiations, seven Western states along the Colorado River have agreed to water...
SoCAL WATER: The impact of Reclamation’s SEIS alternatives on Metropolitan’s Colorado River supplies; Abundant precipitation refills storage Maven Colorado RiverNotebook News and Features May 18, 2023Metropolitan’s One Water and Stewardship Committee meeting on May 8 featured a presentation on the Bureau of Reclamation’s draft Supplemental...
GRIST: The very bad math behind the Colorado River crisis Grist Colorado River April 26, 2023This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. California and Arizona are currently fighting...
NEVADA CURRENT: NV and other lower Colorado River Basin states face major water cuts under federal proposal Nevada Current Colorado River April 12, 2023by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current Federal officials on Tuesday proposed unprecedented cuts to the amount of water Nevada, California, and...
GRIST: Feds’ Colorado River choice: California’s rights or Arizona’s future? Grist Colorado River April 11, 2023By Jake Bittle, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Almost half...
