Monsoon rain brought some relief to the Colorado River Basin, but extreme drought persists in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico.
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Video: If Upper Basin states save water, who gets the credit?
Upper Basin states want credit and protection for voluntarily conserved Colorado River water as Lake Powell remains at just 22% of live storage. This issues and more are explored in this week's Water...
Colorado River Basin Businesses Seek $2 Billion From Congress
Colorado River Basin businesses are asking Congress for at least $2 billion for drought response, conservation, and long-term water security.
A $5.3 million deal will transfer 9,009 acre-feet of conserved Colorado River water from the Colorado River Indian Tribes for use by an Arizona water agency.
Upper Basin states want conserved water credited and stored as Lake Powell enters another year at critically low levels.
Research: Upper Colorado Droughts Cut Flows, Affect Water Quality
Study finds severe droughts cut Upper Colorado River flows, raised water temperatures and increased salinity, with some effects lasting years.