Despite blizzard, Colorado’s critical mountain snowpack shrinks
Colorado remains mired in drought, with nearly half classified as being extremely or exceptionally dry, the most dangerous categories.
State proposes a new paradigm for Yampa River
Colorado water officials are considering whether to designate the increasingly stressed Yampa River as over-appropriated.
Report: Estimates of future Upper Colorado River Basin water use confound planning
Some water experts say unrealistic projections make it harder to plan for a future under climate change.
Colorado Water Plan turns five: Is it working?
Drought, growth, climate change, budget cuts, wildfires and competing demands for water are among the challenges facing the Colorado Water Plan.
Well water throughout California contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’
These chemicals are everywhere. They last forever. They’re expensive to get rid of. And many Californians don’t even know they’re drinking them.
Millions of Americans lack access to running water. An ancient method of capturing rainwater...
Advocates say rainwater harvesting is a key component to improving water access and countering climate change
The promises and pitfalls of mapping small streams
After nearly 136 years of work, the U.S. Geological Survey still faces problems mapping small streams. Now hikers and lasers are on the solutions menu.
Using drone and aerial imagery – Water Buffs Podcast ep. 6 – Mitch Tobin
Journalist Geoff McGhee talks to Water Desk Director Mitch Tobin about how still images and video footage captured by planes and drone help explain water issues.
Overlooked Army Corps rulemaking would shrink federal stream protections
Conservation groups and state regulators are alarmed by proposed changes to nationwide permits that authorize construction across streams and wetlands.
The surprising connection between West Coast fires and the volatile chemicals tainting America’s drinking...
Manufactured substances known as volatile organic compounds contaminate drinking water around the U.S. — and recent wildfires are making the situation worse.