The latest on the Colorado River and Lake Mead report
WEBAug 16, 2022 · The Colorado River irrigates crops, powers electric grids and provides drinking water to 40 million people. But as its supply dwindles, a crisis looms.
Deal Is Reached to Keep Colorado River From Going Dry, for Now …
WEBMay 22, 2023 · Arizona, California and Nevada have agreed to take less water from the drought-strained Colorado River, a breakthrough agreement that, for now, keeps the river from falling so low that it...
States talk Colorado River future, hang-ups in negotiations at CU ...
WEBJun 7, 2024 · BOULDER — Colorado River talks are back in gear after stalling earlier this year, but little progress has been made on key sticking points, like how water cuts will be made and the role of Upper Basin reservoirs, state officials said Thursday.
New Colorado river water sharing deal : NPR
WEBMay 22, 2023 · The White House has announced a key deal with Arizona, California and Nevada to conserve large amounts of water from the drought-afflicted Colorado River.
Here's what will happen if Colorado River system doesn't ... - ABC News
WEBApr 19, 2023 · The Colorado River, one of the most important river systems in the country, is drying up at an alarming rate. The issues surrounding depleting water levels along the Colorado River basin have become as heated as the arid climate contributing to the moisture-sapping megadrought persisting in the region for decades.
Colorado River crisis explained — Harvard Gazette
WEBFeb 14, 2023 · GAZETTE: There was a recent article on the crisis over Colorado River water that called it a “slow-motion disaster.” How would you characterize it? HORSLEY: That is a good way to put it. Slow things are not as dramatic, don’t catch attention.
Colorado River | AP News
WEBWith drought, climate change and overuse of the Colorado River leading to increasingly dire conditions in the West, the federal Bureau of Reclamation is looking at fallowing as a way to cut water use.
Congress nears deal on Arizona tribal rights to Colorado River …
WEBSep 27, 2024 · The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 would address claims to water from major stems of the Colorado River and Colorado River basin, providing running water to many Navajo and Hopi people.
Colorado River states are ready to work on a longer term deal to ... - NPR
WEBJun 9, 2023 · Now that a historic agreement on sharing the Colorado River has been struck, states are working out the details, and planning for its expiration in 2026.
Breakthrough proposal would aid drought-stricken Colorado River …
WEBMay 23, 2023 · LAS VEGAS (AP) — Arizona, Nevada and California said Monday they’re willing to cut back on their use of the dwindling Colorado River in exchange for money from the federal government -- and to avoid forced cuts as drought threatens the key water supply for the U.S. West.