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Alcova Reservoir to begin refilling; levels to rise in April

Alcova Reservoir will begin its annual refilling on April 1st, with water levels rising throughout the month to prepare for summer irrigation needs.

Wyoming irrigators face mounting fees for reservoirs on forest land

Wyoming irrigators struggle to pay Forest Service permit fees for reservoirs on federal land, with some facing large back-payments due to missed ditch bill easement application deadlines.

Strong gains reported for California’s reservoirs

California's reservoirs show strong gains after recent storms, with some like Trinity and Shasta exceeding averages, but regional disparities and drought concerns remain.

Colorado River Basin snowpack close to average, future uncertain

While the Colorado River Basin's snowpack is currently near average, lower than last year's levels and a potential La Niña pattern raise concerns about future drought conditions and Lake Mead's...

California invests $50 million in bold move to save salmon

California invests $50 million in diverse habitat restoration projects to reverse salmon decline, supporting a comprehensive strategy for climate resilience.

President’s budget proposal includes $1.6B for Reclamation

Biden's 2025 budget proposes $1.6B for the Bureau of Reclamation, focusing on drought mitigation, infrastructure, tribal water rights, and climate resilience.

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