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link to Upper Colorado River States Look at Drought Response Plan
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Upper Colorado River States Look at Drought Response Plan

The Upper Colorado River Commission ("the Commission") has announced that it is reviewing its drought response plan.  The news came after the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) released its May...

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New Colorado River Basin Map Released

A new interactive map of the Colorado River basin has been released by the Babbit Center for Land and Water Policy.

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Decorative Grass May Be Banned in Southern Nevada

Las Vegas' local Fox News 5 reports that the state senate has passed a bill that would ban "decorative grass" irrigated with Colorado River water in southern Nevada. Decorative grasses are found...

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National Geographic Takes a Look at Water Supply Solutions

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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link to New Mexico Tribes Sue EPA Over Trump Clean Water Act Rule Changes
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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.

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link to Save water by watering flowers, not cement, says Utah
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Save water by watering flowers, not cement, says Utah

Utah's governor has declared water restrictions, urging residents to conserve as the drought rages on.

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  1. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

  2. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

  3. Deborah on Colorado Supreme Court limits private water waste lawsuitsMarch 3, 2026

    That's so frustrating, especially with the ongoing drought. Is there a ditch master who monitors the GVIC diversions?

  4. Barbara P Holub on Colorado Supreme Court limits private water waste lawsuitsMarch 1, 2026

    We are careful when watering our field in Mesa County, Colorado. Our neighbor waters 24 hours a day for 3…

  5. Deborah on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    It depends. For instance, parts of Colorado that directly feed the Colorado River have had a snow deficit, resulting in…

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