Drought

Beaver reintroduction and restoration can help with some of the West's most profound water problems, both in terms of quantity and quality. A trial program is underway at Caribou Ranch in Boulder County.

As the Colorado River withers, a rubber company tries to persuade Arizona farmers to grow a latex-producing crop that’s adapted to arid conditions.

River District says it’s impossible to provide meaningful review

Millions of dollars are being lost as Lake Powell’s drought-strapped hydropower system fails to produce enough electricity.

The Gila River Indian Community is ensuring that members can use their own resources while helping solve water supply problems in the region.

The Zuni tribe's homeland is one of the most parched sections of the country. The tribe has already declared three drought emergencies in the last 15 years. Will it survive the next one?

Water Desk Director Mitch Tobin talks to Heather Sackett, managing editor at Aspen Journalism, about water issues in Colorado, including several stories that explore the potential transfer of water from rural areas to growing cities.

Colorado water and fire officials plan a two-day confab in Grand Junction to discuss how to protect the state’s vital mountain watersheds.

Coloradans want the state’s top water road map to be more equitable, but finalizing plans has been difficult.

The drought hit crisis proportions this summer, pushing lakes Powell and Mead to historic lows and triggering emergency releases.