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link to Public comments sought on Buffalo Bill Reservoir improvements

Public comments sought on Buffalo Bill Reservoir improvements

The Bureau of Reclamation and Wyoming State Parks seek public input on a plan for potential recreation improvements at Buffalo Bill Reservoir.

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link to California increases water allocation thanks to winter storms

California increases water allocation thanks to winter storms

California increases its water supply allocation for 2024 thanks to improved snowpack and reservoir levels, but ongoing infrastructure challenges limit the full potential of the increase.

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link to Climate change doubles toxic metals in Colorado mountain streams

Climate change doubles toxic metals in Colorado mountain streams

Climate change is causing a dangerous rise in toxic metal pollution within Colorado's mountain streams.

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link to Drought conditions worsen in parts of the Colorado River Basin

Drought conditions worsen in parts of the Colorado River Basin

The April 23, 2024, U.S. Drought Monitor report shows mixed drought conditions in the Colorado River Basin, with improvements in some states but a worsening situation in others.

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link to Tribes lose court battle to halt massive Arizona wind project

Tribes lose court battle to halt massive Arizona wind project

Indigenous tribes fight a massive SunZia wind project in US courts and at the United Nations, alleging the project violates their rights and harms sacred lands.

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link to New Mexico rivers #1 in 2024 endangered rivers report

New Mexico rivers #1 in 2024 endangered rivers report

American Rivers' 2004 list of endangered rivers reveals that New Mexico faces the most significant statewide river challenges, mainly due to a U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting clean water...

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  1. Helen Ck on California marks record-low Colorado River useNovember 10, 2025

    California has been making all the wrong choices about water for over a century. Eventually short sightedness demands we pstmy…

  2. Helen Ck on Western states see mixed drought trends amid early stormsNovember 10, 2025

    I think we need to prepare ourselves for massive global movements of populations as more people are forced to become…

  3. Deborah on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…

  4. Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.

  5. Helen Ck on Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resourcesOctober 22, 2025

    Until we acknowledge the wisdom of the first people's , and recognize that the land and all below and above…

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