Geography

Even a huge snowpack during the coming winter would only give the river basin states less than two years of storage before reservoirs returned to historic lows.

Initiative in the Rio Grande basin intends to thwart catastrophic wildfires that wreck watersheds.

Urgency to designate the Crystal River in Colorado as Wild & Scenic varies among the river's advocates.

A prototype web tool uses historical data to give river users and water managers the ability to check an entire season’s flow forecast.

We talk to Laura Paskus, a journalist with New Mexico PBS, about her coverage of climate change and water issues in the state.

Snowmelt dominates many Western rivers, but climate change will reduce that contribution as raindrops replace snowflakes.

Colorado remains mired in drought, with nearly half classified as being extremely or exceptionally dry, the most dangerous categories.

This page features drone footage and still imagery of the Colorado River near Bond, Colorado. From Kremmling to Dotsero, the Colorado River passes through rugged country, but a road...

If you’ve watched TV in Colorado lately, chances are you’ve been bombarded with commercials for various sports betting platforms. Now, as you surf the internet, you might also see ads connecting the state’s newly legalized sports betting industry with funding for Colorado water projects.

This page features photos of Blue Mesa Reservoir, along the Gunnison River in Colorado’s Curecanti National Recreation Area. Created by 390-foot Blue Mesa Dam, the reservoir is the largest lake located entirely within Colorado. The...