Conservation

Officials say a solution to the water shortage on the Crystal River will probably include natural fixes before a dam and reservoir.

Some in Colorado’s recreation community are hoping proposed legislation will result in more water in streams for the benefit of boaters.

A new economic study suggests that a wide-scale water conservation program in Colorado could cost more than $120 million.

Environment and recreation projects represented the largest slice of the pie at $6.6 million.

The head of the Colorado River District says any funding must be channeled through the Colorado Water Conservation Board to prevent speculation by private buyers.

Advocates say rainwater harvesting is a key component to improving water access and countering climate change

Seven municipal water providers in the West create a five-point plan to conserve water, but some say it's not enough.

As climate change brings warmer weather, Westerners are looking for ways to protect the region’s rivers and streams. In a special report for the Water Desk, Jerd Smith of Fresh Water News explains a strategy for safeguarding Colorado’s Yampa River.

Western Slope voters have overwhelmingly passed a proposal by the Colorado River Water Conservation District to raise property taxes across its 15-county region.

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