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Colorado lawmakers back funding for Shoshone Water Rights

Colorado lawmakers back funding to purchase historic water rights for the Shoshone Permanency Project to sustain Colorado River flows.

Sierra Club sues over Colorado River water conservation program

Sierra Club sues Imperial Irrigation District over water conservation project, claiming inadequate environmental review and potential harm to the Salton Sea ecosystem.

Glen Canyon Dam gets $8.9M upgrade for reliable water delivery

Aging outlet works will be relined at Glen Canyon Dam, ensuring reliable water delivery even during low water levels. This project is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and crucial for...

Concerns grow over zebra mussel larvae in Colorado River

Zebra mussel larvae have been detected in the Colorado River, prompting concerns about their potential impact on the ecosystem and water infrastructure, and officials are actively working to monitor...

UVA: Big loophole in Colorado River Basin water rights

A study reveals a loophole in Colorado's water laws allowing excess water use, worsening the Colorado River Basin's water crisis.

2025 Colorado River Operating Plan: Arizona hit hard

Arizona and Nevada face mandatory water reductions in 2025 due to ongoing drought and low reservoir levels in the Colorado River system.

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Ivy on Public lands sale blocked in the Senate, but fight isn’t over: “Wow, when I read “Public lands are not currency,” my immediate thought was “oh, but they are indeed”. I only…” Jun 27, 23:42
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