Utah water deal allows conversion of ag water to municipal use
Utah’s historic water deal allows conversion of 61,000 acre-feet from farms to cities, securing supply for 183,000 homes while honoring agricultural roots.
Category: Water News
The White House withdrew Ted Cooke’s nomination to lead Reclamation, leaving the Colorado River without steady leadership as talks stall.
Stanford study warns wildfire smoke may cause 70,000 U.S. deaths per year by 2050, surpassing all other climate-related damages.
Drought eases in Rockies, persists in parts of Desert Southwest
Monsoon rains eased drought in Arizona and New Mexico, while Colorado and Wyoming saw improvements. Utah and Nevada remain largely dry.
ASU hosts Anthony Acciavatti on Oct. 23 to discuss groundwater’s role in sustaining life and the threats from global overuse.
Tritium venting at Los Alamos National Laboratory sparks debate
Los Alamos began controlled depressurization of four tritium waste containers last week as regulators monitored and community groups raised concerns.