Conservation

Rising temperatures will drive up water demand as a historic drought in the Colorado River Basin imperils Southern Nevada's key water source.

A new study finds that Durango can no longer depend solely on direct flow from the Florida and Animas rivers for a reliable supply of water.

Beavers are making a comeback as researchers look for ways to restore rivers and wetlands while improving the health of drought-stressed aquifers.

Colorado could soon have a program that would pay property owners to get rid of one of the largest water uses for Western Slope water providers: grass.

The Fetcher Ranch, like many in Colorado, is struggling with an abandonment policy that may strip water rights from the land.

The Supreme Court is reevaluating the Clean Water Act's standards for wetland protection, which could affect the health of Colorado waterways.

Seven states in the West have been given until August 15th to implement new strategies and tools to conserve the Colorado River.

We discuss a recent American Rivers report that examines the economic value of rivers and our nation’s crumbling water infrastructure. The report calls on Congress to invest $500 billion over 10 years in water infrastructure and river restoration.

Population growth, agricultural withdrawals and climate change have badly diminished the river and threaten its future.

Flow targets for the environment and recreation are lacking, according to a recent report.