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link to Governor issues executive order regarding the Great Salt Lake

Governor issues executive order regarding the Great Salt Lake

Utah's governor signed an executive order to raise the Great Salt Lake Causeway berm, hoping the temporary fix will buy the state some time.

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link to Proposed consent decree released in Rio Grande dispute

Proposed consent decree released in Rio Grande dispute

The proposed consent decree in the long-running dispute over rights in the 1938 Rio Grande Compact has been released.

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link to Beneficial Use: Is it time to get rid of lawns?

Beneficial Use: Is it time to get rid of lawns?

Despite recent snowfall, the Colorado River shortage is far from over. One idea is for the feds to ban the watering of lawns and other nonfunctional turf.

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link to Water a big focus for Utah’s legislators

Water a big focus for Utah’s legislators

With its fast growth and dwindling water supply, water is a priority with Utah's state legislators.

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link to It comes down to seniority, says California about Colorado River

It comes down to seniority, says California about Colorado River

Six of the seven Colorado River Basin states have submitted a "consensus-based modeling alternative" to save the river, but California is holding out due to its senior rights.

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link to Tomorrow marks federal deadline on Colorado River

Tomorrow marks federal deadline on Colorado River

Tomorrow marks the deadline for the Colorado Basin states to submit a plan for reduced water allocations from the river, or else the federal government will do it for them.

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  1. Deborah on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 20, 2025

    Great point! Utah's residents do a good job on water conservation. Nevada does, too.

  2. Helen Ck on California unveils Colorado River sharing proposalDecember 19, 2025

    This entire subject rings all the alarm bells and should be approached with a jaundiced eye. California water dealings have…

  3. Helen Ck on Colorado River talks near federal interventionDecember 19, 2025

    By all means, let's get the feds involved. That should solve everybody's problems.

  4. Helen Ck on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 19, 2025

    While an enormously complex and largely neglected situation, as long as the current administration continues to dismantle federal programs, the…

  5. Deborah on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025

    Perhaps technological alternatives could provide a balance.

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