Colorado enacts legislation in response to SCOTUS wetlands rule
Colorado Governor Polis signed key legislation, including HB24-1379, to protect wetlands and state waters from pollution and degradation, ensuring sustainable water resources.
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To protect endangered fish, the Bureau of Reclamation has proposed adjustments to water releases from Glen Canyon Dam aimed at disrupting the spawning of invasive smallmouth bass.
A Florida company faces regulatory hurdles in plan to extract groundwater from abandoned Wyoming gas wells for potential use in the Colorado River Basin.
Great Basin Water Network alleges a proposed overhaul of Nevada's water rights system favors corporate interests and limits public participation.
Lake Powell is at 34.13% of capacity with below-average inflows and dam releases below the minimum requirement as of May 28, 2024.
$179 million is invested to fund water reuse projects in California and Utah to combat drought and increase water security. Over 182,000 acre-feet of additional water supply is expected annually.