Which wetlands should receive federal protection? The Supreme Court revisits a question it has...
A wetland protection case being reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court will determine which bodies of water can be federally regulated.
Public: New Colorado Water Plan needs more urgency and accountability
Coloradans want the state’s top water road map to be more equitable, but finalizing plans has been difficult.
Maybell project addresses problems for irrigators, boaters, fish
The Maybell Irrigation District and The Nature Conservancy are rehabilitating and modernizing a key headgate and diversion on the Yampa River.
Does the Western Megadrought Mean the End of Cheap Cheese and Ice Cream?
Water Desk grantees Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley of the Gastropod podcast recently explored the importance of alfalfa to Western water issues and dairy products.
A quiet revolution: Southwest cities learn to thrive amid drought
Southwestern U.S. cities have embraced innovative strategies for conserving and sourcing water in a changing climate.
Carbondale Ranch, water trust launch 2nd effort to boost Crystal River flows
Cold Mountain Ranch and the Colorado Water Trust penned an agreement to improve the Crystal River’s streamflow and compensate nearby ranchers.
Vague and voluntary proposals may do little to help Colorado River
Seven municipal water providers in the West create a five-point plan to conserve water, but some say it's not enough.
Photos and videos: Rio Grande Gorge, August 2022
This page features ground-based and drone-captured images and videos of the Rio Grande Gorge, near Taos, N.M.
The Rio Grande Gorge is a striking canyon up to 800 feet deep...
Special Report: Colorado, New Mexico struggle to save the blistered Rio Grande, with lessons...
Cities in New Mexico and Colorado are juggling water scarcity concerns over the Rio Grande.
Farmers can save water with wireless technologies, but there are challenges – like transmitting...
New technology can reduce water demand for irrigation by anywhere from 20% to 72% without hampering daily operations.