Snow drought threatens west, senators call for Farm Bill action
US senators urge action in Farm Bill for drought-hit West amid record low snowpack and water deficits.
Snow drought threatens west, senators call for Farm Bill action
US senators urge action in Farm Bill for drought-hit West amid record low snowpack and water deficits.
After years of negotiations, the Western Slope coalition agrees to a $99 million deal to purchase Xcel Energy's Shoshone water rights.
Colorado lawmakers plan new laws to protect wetlands after a Supreme Court ruling limits federal safeguards.
Abandonment protection shelved, turf ban moves forward in Colorado
Colorado seeks to ban non-essential turf to save water, but shelves conservation-related legislation protecting water right holders from abandonment claims.
Colorado Governor signs executive order on environmental actions
On September 13, Governor Polis signed an order enhancing air quality and promoting water conservation in Colorado's state facilities.
$152 million allocated for water storage projects in the west
The Department of Interior is investing $152M in six Western US water projects to boost drinking water supply and climate resilience.