Two new Colorado River deals give parched Lake Powell temporary relief
Lake Powell will receive 1 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River as a short-term solution to drought, boosting lake levels and protecting hydropower production.
As Lake Powell dries up, the US turns to creative accounting for a short-term...
A new agreement calls for Western states to leave their drinking water in the reservoir — and act as if they didn't.
The Southwest monsoon season is changing, forcing ranchers and Indigenous farmers to adapt
Changing storms in the Southwest are altering timeless food traditions as researchers grapple with how to study the monsoon’s erratic nature.
Water Desk supports journalists covering New Mexico and Rio Grande
The Water Desk is excited to announce new grants to support water journalism connected to New Mexico and the Rio Grande Basin.
A Colorado River Veteran Takes on the Top Water & Science Post at Interior...
Tanya Trujillo brings two decades of experience on Colorado River issues as she takes on the challenges of a river basin stressed by climate change.
Special Report: As Lake Powell hits record lows, is filling a new drought pool...
The drought pool would be filled voluntarily, largely by farmers and ranchers, who would be paid to temporarily dry up their fields.
Water and climate change in New Mexico – Water Buffs Podcast ep. 9 – Laura...
We talk to Laura Paskus, a journalist with New Mexico PBS, about her coverage of climate change and water issues in the state.
Feds, 4 Colorado River states unveil draft drought operations plan as 2022 forecast shift
The Bureau of Reclamation and the Upper Basin states have drawn up a proposed framework to create plans to maintain Lake Powell water levels.
Bill providing millions in relief to Republican, Rio Grande river basins clears first hurdle
Colorado lawmakers have approved a bill to help regions comply with obligations to deliver water to Kansas, Nebraska, Texas and New Mexico.
State officials gear up for “difficult conversations” on the Colorado River
The seven U.S. states that share Colorado River water will soon renegotiate water management guidelines.