New research finds vegetation taps groundwater during hot, dry summers, reducing water that would otherwise reach Colorado River headwater streams.
Tag: Upper Colorado River Basin
Research: Upper Colorado Droughts Cut Flows, Affect Water Quality
Study finds severe droughts cut Upper Colorado River flows, raised water temperatures and increased salinity, with some effects lasting years.
A very strong El Niño is forecast for winter 2026-27. It could lift Colorado River reservoirs, but only if the storms reach the right mountains.
Colorado’s snowpack remains far below average in late January, raising questions about spring runoff even as key water project storage stays strong.
New database maps 42 years of water use in Upper Colorado River
New database maps 42 years of water diversions in the Upper Colorado River Basin, aiding management of one of the world's most overallocated rivers.
New funding announced for Upper Colorado River Basin restoration
The Department of the Interior announced a $500 million funding opportunity for ecosystem restoration in the Upper Colorado River Basin to combat drought impacts.