Drought affecting the Colorado River Basin’s fish and ecosystem
Warm temperatures and decreased oxygen levels in Colorado River water are threatening native fish populations and the ecosystem of the basin. The federal government is investing in monitoring and...
The Klamath Irrigation District has ceased its water deliveries, after first threatening to defy federal orders. Given the harm to its farmers who rely on irrigation water deliveries, the Board will...
Upper Klamath Lake diversions ended, threatening crops and farms
The Bureau of Reclamation announced that diversions of Upper Klamath Lake water will end for the irrigation season, putting in jeopardy the production of row crops by farms that rely on the water.
Over $300 million infrastructure funds for water reuse projects allocated
The Bureau of Reclamation announced the allocation of over $300 million in infrastructure funding for water reuse projects this week. The selected projects will advance drought resilience and are...
2023 cuts announced for Colorado River system, Arizona hit hard
The Interior Department announced reductions in Colorado River entitlements today, and Arizona was hit the hardest, losing 21% of its entitlement. The upper basin states and California saw no...
A looming decision about who will lose Colorado River water is likely to be painful, hurting agriculture the most.
