Moab groups sue to stop a large resort project, claiming it relies on forfeited water rights and threatens wildlife, recreation, and cultural sites.
Tag: water rights
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.
New study: Maps of western water supply overestimate reality
Western water maps may overestimate available supply. A new study links water rights to land, revealing a larger claimed share than previously thought.