This month, National Geographic took a look at the water problems in the Colorado River area and what is being done. Agriculture and industry are usually blamed for water shortages, but National...
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New Mexico Tribes Sue EPA Over Trump Clean Water Act Rule Changes
The Pueblo of Laguna and Pueblo of Jemez of New Mexico are suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over federal rules regarding streams and waterways.
Utah's governor has declared water restrictions, urging residents to conserve as the drought rages on.
After 18 years of negotiations, the end of 2020 brought passage of the Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act.
95% of Wyoming is "abnormally dry or worse" this drought season, leading to plans to improve Big Sandy Dam and Reservoir to shore up supplies.
A Quick Primer on Wyoming Water Rights (Prior Appropriation)
The following video is from the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service and gives a basic overview of the prior appropriation of water rights to the State's rivers and streams. The...