The Colorado River: One of the West’s Most Important Resources
The Colorado River is one of the principal rivers in the US. Read about some of its features, history-making law, and the threat of drought and climate change.
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Despite the ongoing drought, Wyoming is expecting a huge influx of visitors to its public lands this summer. Among other things, officials worry about congestion, inappropriate waste disposal and...
Water Banking: AZ Officials Say “The Plan” Should be Implemented
Faced with alarming shortages in the Colorado River, Arizona is looking to implement "The Plan" and tap into its water stored underground as part of a 25-year water banking project.
The Colorado River Compact is a deal between seven western states (Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, California, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado) that get rights to parts of the Colorado River. The agreement...
Department of Interior to receive 17% increase in proposed budget
The President's budget for fiscal year 2022 submitted by the Biden-Harris administration will make historic investments in climate, tribal and environmental projects, the Department of Interior...
For the first time since it was constructed in 1907, the Klamath Project's "A Canal" will stay dry, triggering financial hardship on farmers and fears of Bundy-style rebellions. The canal shutdown...