Trump’s false-pretense water release spurs California legislation
AB 1146 would prohibit false-pretense water releases from federal reservoirs in California. Legal questions over federal preemption may follow.
Tag: water rights
Moab groups sue to stop a large resort project, claiming it relies on forfeited water rights and threatens wildlife, recreation, and cultural sites.
In Colorado, BLM has acquired Mineral Point Ditch water rights to restore Burrows Creek and support Superfund cleanup at Bonita Peak, improving water quality and habitats.
Wyoming proposes new instream flow rights to protect 24 miles of native trout habitat in the Bighorn National Forest and safeguard Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
Nevada weighs growth vs. conservation with a bill proposing land protections, housing expansion, and water rights reform—sparking debate. Senate considers buy-back legislation.
Colorado River states struggle with drought, policy delays, and legal threats as negotiations stall over shrinking water resources.