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.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
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.