Issues

A warming climate has been linked to human activity around the world, and has affected the Colorado River System as well. The impacts are substantial, from reduced water flows, threats to indigenous species and the influx of new invasive species along the river system.

Reservoirs in the South Platte Basin are full from spring snows, but the rest of the state's storage pools are dangerously low, and farmers are struggling.

Coloradans exposed to drinking water tainted by lead or so-called “forever chemicals" will see clean water faster.

A science panel argues for a new approach to make research nimbler and more forward-looking to improve management in the ailing Delta.

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

A prototype web tool uses historical data to give river users and water managers the ability to check an entire season’s flow forecast.

There’s desperation in the desert – for communities that could run out of water if the Colorado River keeps shrinking from overuse and climate change. Many are now looking...

The rehabilitation of Grizzly Dam addresses safety concerns of corroded steel, seepage and operational problems.

This page features photos of Morrow Point Dam and the Gunnison River on Colorado's Western Slope. Constructed from 1963 to 1968, Morrow Point is 469 feet tall and was the...

The very plants whose emissions help drive climate change are at risk of shutdowns because the water they need to operate has fallen to unprecedented levels.