As the Colorado River shrinks, can the basin find an equitable solution in sharing...
Drought and climate change are raising concerns that a century-old compact that divided the river’s waters could force unwelcome cuts in use for the upper watershed.
Dropping reservoirs create ‘green light’ for sustainability on Colorado River
Dropping reservoir levels have opened a window of opportunity for water-management policies that move the river system toward sustainability.
As Colorado River reservoirs shrink, feds ask for work-arounds for 2022
As drought threatens Colorado River reservoirs' ability to generate hydropower, the Bureau of Reclamation is creating work-arounds.
Working within Colorado River’s 1922 water compact for 21st century focus of annual meeting
Water leaders from each of the Colorado River basin states will soon meet for the annual Colorado River Water Users Association Conference.
Special Report: As Lake Powell hits record lows, is filling a new drought pool...
Upper Basin states that created their own drought contingency plan still haven’t agreed on the biggest, most controversial element of the plan.
Paddling the Green River to report on Western water issues – Water Buffs Podcast...
Journalist Heather Hansman floated the Green River to explore water issues in the American West, then wrote a fascinating book about her journey.
West Slope water officials sound alarm on climate change, shrinking water supplies
Colorado West Slope water officials turned up the volume on the call for action around water and climate change, calling it a “train wreck.”
Blue Mesa Reservoir releases to prop up Lake Powell impacting recreation
In an effort to prop up water levels at Lake Powell, water managers are negatively impacting recreation on Colorado’s biggest man-made lake.
Electric costs in Colorado set to surge as Lake Powell struggles to produce hydropower
A federal agency aims to offset rising costs linked to Lake Powell’s inability to produce as much hydropower due to drought.
A “gut punch” as water rushes from Flaming Gorge to save Lake Powell’s hydropower...
The drought hit crisis proportions this summer, pushing lakes Powell and Mead to historic lows and triggering emergency releases.