States clash over shrinking Colorado River. Upper Basin cites climate change, Lower Basin demands cuts. Both aim to avoid 'dead pool' crisis. Federal officials seek a unified solution.
Tag: Lake Mead
There's good news in the Colorado River Basin, with snowpack levels slightly above normal.
The water level in Lake Mead is steadily rising, with the lake back up to 1,075 feet, but negotiations for a Colorado River plan remain uncertain.
Historic deal conserves 100,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water
The federal government and the Imperial Irrigation District of California reach an agreement for the conservation of 100,000 acre-feet in Lake Mead, boosting Colorado River water supply and a...
Lake Mead's water level is forecasted to hit a historic low by 2025, despite recent efforts to stabilize the region's major reservoirs.
Administration announces next steps for Colorado River Basin
The Biden-Harris administration is developing new guidelines for the Colorado River system to enhance water security, with public input and significant investments in water infrastructure, as the...