Nevada tackles future drought concerns via the OneWater project, recycling wastewater into drinkable water, and reducing water consumption.
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Department of the Interior announces new Colorado River sustainability guidelines development
The Department of the Interior has initiated the process for developing new sustainability guidelines for the Colorado River, set to replace existing ones by 2026.
Seeking sustainable solutions for Colorado River’s shrinking supply
Anticipating Colorado River shortages, Nevada enacts a law for potential household limits while Colorado River states and tribes seek a permanent conservation agreement.
Gila River Indian Community emerges as key player in Arizona’s conservation strategy
Arizona will shoulder the most responsibility in conservation plans under the Lower Basin State's plans. The Gila River Indian Community has emerged as a key player.
Following the historic agreement among the Lower Basin states, Arizona's Dept. of Water Resources and Central Arizona Project's goals are to safeguard the Colorado River system in the short term and...
“Operational Neutrality” on Colorado River ends with extra water release
The Bureau of Reclamation will end "operational neutrality" in the Colorado River Basin, releasing extra water from Lake Powell to Lake Mead due to a deep snowpack.