Streamflows in southern half of upper Colorado River basin declining faster
New climate data shows a north/south split in streamflow declines in the Colorado River Basin.
Scientists studying water supply focus on weeks following peak snowpack
Water managers in the Colorado River Basin are gaining a better understanding that what happens in the weeks after peak snowpack.
Upper Colorado River states add muscle as decisions loom on the shrinking river’s future
Upper basin states seek added leverage to protect their river shares amid difficult talks with California and the lower basin
Can New Mexico’s Ancient Water System Survive Climate Change?
Traditional irrigation canals, or acequias, could help balance the water supply during droughts — if they are protected.
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.
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.
Decision looms on Holy Cross reservoir exploration permit
The U.S. Forest Service said it is just weeks away from deciding whether a high-profile request to explore the geological feasibility of a new reservoir site in Colorado’s Eagle County should be granted.
The value of water
With population growth around Denver prompting fierce competition for water, investors want to import a new supply from the San Luis Valley, but many farmers and ranchers who depend...
Declining levels at Lake Powell increase risk to humpback chub downstream
Low levels and warming waters threaten to increase invasive species in the Colorado River.
Shoshone power plant outages concern Glenwood Canyon water users
It has been a rough year for the Shoshone hydropower plant in Glenwood Canyon. First, ice jammed the plant’s spillway; then a wildfire burned down its transmission lines.