Weekly water video: Funding cuts, reservoir declines, tribal wins
Video explores cleanup, funding fights, shrinking reservoirs, Tribal rights progress, and a reminder that perpetual motion remains a myth.
Tag: Lake Powell
Human-caused climate change deepens Colorado River Basin drought
A University of Colorado Boulder study shows human-caused climate change is worsening the Colorado River Basin’s megadrought by reducing rainfall and intensifying water shortages.
Colorado River District adopts a 5-year plan to protect West Slope water, expand data resources, and lead in Colorado River negotiations.
Reclamation resumes cool water flows from Glen Canyon Dam to control invasive bass and protect the humpback chub without disrupting hydropower.
Operation Dry Water returns to Lake Powell July 4–6, with increased patrols targeting boating under the influence to improve holiday safety on the water.
Post-2026 Guidelines: Tribe awarded $1.1M to assess irrigation
The Colorado River Indian Tribes received $1.1M to assess an irrigation project as states race to finalize post-2026 water management agreements.