Wolf Creek reservoir project secures River District grant
The Colorado River Water Conservation District approved a request to partially fund the permitting costs for a dam and reservoir project in northwest Colorado.
Data viz: Navajo Lake levels
Last update: September 21, 2022
Percent of total capacity
Source: US Bureau of Reclamation
Photos and videos: White River Flight, May 2021
This page features aerial imagery of the White River in northwest Colorado and northeast Utah.
The White River is a tributary of the Green River, which is the Colorado River’s...
Water-starved Colorado River Delta gets another shot of life from the river’s flows
Despite water shortages along the drought-stressed Colorado River, experimental flows resumed in Mexico to revive trees and provide habitat.
Photos: Salt River, Arizona, 2021 and 2023
This page features aerial photos of Arizona's Salt River, including its confluence with the Verde River.
Both the Salt and Verde are tributaries of the Gila River and part of the Colorado...
New forecast: Lake Powell electricity production to drop, as officials race to boost water...
Electricity produced at Glen Canyon Dam has been cut in half by the 20-year drought.
A treasure hunt for wild springs in Arizona’s desert
In Arizona, finding water in the wilderness means discovering a source of life.
Photos: Xeriscaping in Phoenix
This page features photos of xeriscaping in Phoenix, Arizona.
Xeriscaping is the practice of designing landscapes to reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation. Homeowners can opt for yards filled...
Colorado’s oldest water rights get extra protection from state engineer
Some water experts say preserving these pre-compact water rights, even though they aren’t being used, could give Colorado stronger footing in potential negotiations with Lower Basin states by propping up Colorado’s consumptive-use tally on paper.
Heading to the lake? Colorado trying new tools, including P-Free lawns, to combat toxic...
Colorado water officials hope to combat algae blooms caused by rising temperatures and an increased use of phosphorus-laced lawn fertilizers.











