What is a flash drought? An earth scientist explains
Extreme dry spells, also known as flash droughts, are becoming a big concern for farmers and water utilities.
White River call ‘significant’ for water users
The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District placed a call for its water rights, which could potentially alter the system for other water users.
Colorado River Water Users Association
More than 1,000 key players from CRWUA met this week to consider what actions to take in response to the reduction in the volume of water flowing in the...
A Colorado River veteran moves upstream and plunges into the drought-stressed river’s mounting woes
Chuck Cullom discusses the Upper Basin's five-point plan, water cut-offs and who IS responsible for water losses.
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.
The Colorado River Is Dying. Can Its Aquatic Dinosaurs Be Saved?
The razorback sucker has survived in the river for more than 3 million years. Climate change could end that.
Feds: Colorado River’s Flaming Gorge Reservoir able only to deliver two more emergency water...
As drought and climate change sap the Colorado River, even the water in the Upper Basin’s high-elevation reservoirs isn’t enough to protect the larger system.
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.
Water confab: Colorado politicos call for more water storage, smart growth
Politicians and water officials gathered to discuss Colorado's water issues and creating more reservoir storage.
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.