Western States Will Not Lose as Much Colorado River Water in 2024, Despite Long-Term Challenges
The Colorado River provides water for seven U.S. states, Native American tribes and two states in Mexico.
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Breakthrough Proposal Would Aid Drought-Stricken Colorado River
The $1.2 billion proposal is a potential breakthrough in a stalemate over how to deal with a rising problem that pitted Western states against one another.
What Might Cuts to Dwindling Colorado River Mean for States?
A multi-decade drought worsened by climate change is adding to the urgency.
In the West, Pressure to Account for Water Lost to Evaporation
Hydrologists, state officials and other western water experts say the 10% evaporation loss can no longer be ignored.
Colorado River Water Users Convening Amid Crisis Concerns
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is collecting ideas about possible actions through Dec. 20.
U.S. West Prepares for Possible First Water Shortage Declaration
Federal officials use the forecast released each August to make decisions about how to allocate river water.
Agencies: Arizona Farmers Should Expect Less Water in 2022
Arizona is expected to reduce its use of river water by a total of 512,000 acre-feet in 2022, up from 192,000 acre-feet currently.
Western States Chart Diverging Paths as Water Shortages Loom
States have conservation in mind as they pass laws focused on safeguarding other water supplies.
Utah Asks U.S. to Delay Decision on Tapping Colorado River
Utah cited the need to consider roughly 14,000 public comments on the proposed Lake Powell pipeline project.
US Officials to Review Deal on Sharing Colorado River Water
The review comes as the states are enacting a separate drought contingency plan signed this year.