Bill amending temporary water rights advances in Wyoming senate
SF0065, enhancing Wyoming's temporary water rights flexibility to 5 years and broadening use, passed the Senate Committee and awaits full Senate vote.
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The water level in Lake Mead is steadily rising, with the lake back up to 1,075 feet, but negotiations for a Colorado River plan remain uncertain.
Utah's water worries ease as snowpack surges and reservoirs reach 82% capacity, a dramatic improvement from last year.
6 salinity control projects get $20.9M to keep Colorado River healthy
$20.9 million was awarded to fund six salinity control projects in Colorado and Utah to reduce salt in the Colorado River, benefiting farmers & reducing water treatment costs.
The $500 million push to treat both oil and gas wastewater and brackish water, the proposal has been drastically down-scaled by the New Mexico legislature.
California's reservoirs surge above average after recent storms, marking a dramatic shift from previous drought conditions.