White River call ‘significant’ for water users
The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District placed a call for its water rights, which could potentially alter the system for other water users.
Recreation groups ask for more inclusion in state Water Plan
Colorado’s river recreation community is asking for more recognition in the update to the state’s Water Plan.
Farms use 80% of the West’s water. Some in Colorado use less, a lot...
A greenhouse in Colorado is using 95 percent less water to grow food compared to traditional agricultural practices.
One crop uses more than half of Utah’s water. Here’s why.
By Brian Maffly and Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune
This article is the first in a series supported by The Water Desk, an independent journalism initiative based at the University of Colorado...
Colorado OKs drinking treated wastewater; now to convince the public it’s a good idea
Colorado joins three other states in approving a new rule that clears the way for drinking treated wastewater.
Four things to know about the lower Colorado River basin
Water managers from the Colorado's River Upper Basin visit the Lower Basin on a fact-finding trip.
Public: New Colorado Water Plan needs more urgency and accountability
Coloradans want the state’s top water road map to be more equitable, but finalizing plans has been difficult.
Water Desk supports journalists covering the Colorado River Basin
The Water Desk is excited to announce the recipients of new grants to support water journalism connected to the Colorado River Basin.
Stream restoration projects focused on beavers present ‘unsettled’ issue
Some fear perceived harm to downstream water users could prompt push for water rights
$500M in new federal funds to give thousands of Coloradans freedom from lead, PFAS...
Coloradans exposed to drinking water tainted by lead or so-called “forever chemicals" will see clean water faster.