An archive of news on the Colorado River’s drought, shrinking reservoirs, and efforts to craft a new management plan for seven states and Mexico post-2026.
Interior Department continues long-term planning with robust input from Basin States, Tribes and other parties From the Bureau of Reclamation: The Biden-Harris administration today announced a significant milestone in its efforts to protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado...
From the Bureau of the Reclamation: If left unattended, quagga mussels can cause extensive harm to a facility and the fight against this invasive species is seemingly never-ending. Further efforts are being put into place to uphold systemic stability at...
From the USGS: A newly published study from the U.S. Geological Survey explains how salinity in the Upper Colorado River Basin has changed over the past few decades and shows how climate, irrigation and flow of groundwater contribute to salinity...
By Peter Goble, Russ Schumacher, Colorado Climate Center The Colorado River is perhaps the most critical resource to the southwestern United States, providing water to over 40 million people. In an average year, over half of this water comes from...
Thirty federally recognized tribes lay claim to a fourth of the Colorado River which provides water to 40 million people in the western U.S. and Mexico. By Amanda Pampuro, Courthouse News Service Native American tribal leaders continued to seek recognition...
