Time to face hard truths, say Colorado River’s Upper Basin States
Upper Basin states push for sustainable Colorado River management ahead of 2026 as water shortages demand urgent, basin-wide solutions.
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New federal funds support Upper Colorado River habitat restoration, drought resilience, and water savings in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.
Upending policy: An uncertain future predicted for Lakes Powell and Mead
Without another 4-5 years of exceptional snowpack, Lakes Powell and Mead may never refill, challenging federal policy and water planning.
Extra releases from Flaming Gorge for Lake Powell ending for now
Reclamation has agreed to a request by the Upper Basin states to suspend emergency water releases from Flaming Gorge that were implemented to boost Lake Powell.
Using federal funds, the upper basin states will encourage Colorado River water users to save water by paying them to not use their water rights.
The Colorado River basin states have until mid-August to produce a plan to conserve water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell. So far, the Upper Basin states have submitted a 5-point plan. Both...