The key takeout of last week's Colorado River Water Users Association conference is that the Colorado River and its reservoirs are in trouble. The seven basin states have until January 31 to come up...
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It is likely short-lived good news, but for now, snowpack in the Colorado Rockies is above average and may deliver much needed water to Lake Mead.
Drought affecting the Colorado River Basin’s fish and ecosystem
Warm temperatures and decreased oxygen levels in Colorado River water are threatening native fish populations and the ecosystem of the basin. The federal government is investing in monitoring and...
Flaming Gorge’s time as Colorado River savior is running out
Utah's Flaming Gorge Reservoir can only do two more emergency releases to help the Lower Colorado River Basin's reservoirs. Flaming George is currently at 50% capacity.
With no one else stepping up to the plate to leave water in Lake Mead, the City of Tucson is reversing course and ordering its full CAP entitlement.
2023 cuts announced for Colorado River system, Arizona hit hard
The Interior Department announced reductions in Colorado River entitlements today, and Arizona was hit the hardest, losing 21% of its entitlement. The upper basin states and California saw no...