News and announcements
The Water Desk is excited to announce an in-person training and workshop for journalists interested in covering the Rio Grande watershed.
The Rio Grande faces significant challenges: climate change, aridification, pollution, development, population growth, invasive species and more. The river forms part of the U.S.-Mexico border and is a critical water supply for three U.S. states—Colorado, New Mexico and Texas....
“Thirst Gap” Podcast, Hosted By The Water Desk’s Luke Runyon, Garners Journalism Awards
The series follows the length of the Colorado River from its headwaters in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains to its delta in northern Mexico, highlighting the communities and individuals grappling with water scarcity along the way.
Reporter’s Notebook: The making of “The Gen Z Water Dealmaker,” a podcast about the...
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The Colorado River is in the midst of one of the worst water crises in recorded history. Climate change and overuse are taking a...
Join us for a webinar on new Colorado River podcast
Reporter's notebook: the making of "The Gen Z Water Dealmaker," a podcast about Colorado River negotiations
Luke Runyon joins The Water Desk as our new co-director
For the past 12 years, Luke has been a journalist at NPR stations, reporting and editing stories on the West’s environmental issues.
Water Desk supports journalism in New Mexico and Rio Grande Basin
The Water Desk is excited to announce the recipients of new grants to support water journalism connected to New Mexico and the Rio Grande Basin.