Colorado drought response

Drought declarations in all 7 Colorado River Basin states

State and federal agencies issued drought declarations across the Colorado River Basin this year, including Utah's statewide emergency and USDA disaster designations affecting farms and ranches...

Colorado senators seek to transfer Crystal Reservoir to Ouray

Lawmakers propose transferring Crystal Reservoir to Ouray, restoring water supply, recreation, and wildfire support in Southwestern Colorado.

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