Human alteration of global surface water storage variability
Knowing the extent of human influence on the global hydrological cycle is essential for understanding the sustainability of freshwater resources on Earth. However, a lack of water level observations for…
Read More...Colorado River study means it’s time to cut water use now, outside experts say
A new academic study on the Colorado River’s future warns that the river’s Upper and Lower basin states must sustain severe cuts in river water use to keep its reservoir…
Read More...Are New York billionaires different than Colorado’s? Work group eyes new tools to stop water profiteering
Imposing hefty taxes on speculative water sales, requiring that water rights purchased by investors be held for several years before they can be resold, and requiring special state approval of…
Read More...EPA settlement with Fleur de Lis resolves oil spills affecting surface waters in Wyoming
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a Clean Water Act (CWA) settlement with Fleur de Lis Energy and Fleur de Lis Operating (Fleur de Lis) in which the…
Read More...While farms and cities make good water partners, they’ll keep their options open
New research shows that coastal cities and farming regions can maximize their supply potential if they team up on water sharing. This offers more water reliability during dry times—and could…
Read More...Proposed river authority would assert Utah’s claims to the Colorado’s dwindling water
Without public involvement or notice, Utah legislative leaders unveiled plans for a new $9 million state agency, the Colorado River Authority of Utah, to advance Utah’s claims to the Colorado…
Read More...Colorado River getting saltier sparks calls for federal help
Water suppliers along the drought-stricken Colorado River hope to tackle another tricky issue after the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation installs a new leader: salty water.
Read More...Denver Water concerns rise as drought lingers and reservoir levels dip below norms
As of mid-January, Denver Water’s reservoir storage is down about 4% below normal levels and about 91% of Colorado is currently considered to be in a severe- to exceptional-drought range.…
Read More...San Luis Valley ranchers see dividends in water for fish. Are they on to something?
A winter flow initiative in the San Luis Valley that is giving farmers and fishermen cause for hope and which may offer important clues to making drought-stressed water supplies go farther toward meeting…
Read More...Researchers plan to use satellites to improve sustainability, yield
Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are joining colleagues to create and use artificial intelligence to help farmers in the Colorado River Basin and Salinas Valley, CA, improve their management of…
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