Water rights settlement with Navajo, Hopi may finally happen
The Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe are nearing a historic water settlement in Arizona, ending a decades-long struggle.
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Early start for Middle Rio Grande irrigation, outlook cautious
The Middle Rio Grande irrigation season starts early with improved snowpack, but water managers urge conservation due to storage restrictions and reliance on monsoon rains for summer/fall supply.
Bill on Utah Lake study to aid Great Salt Lake raises concerns
Utah bill mandates a study of Utah Lake's water quality and other values and raises the potential of using the lake to aid the shrinking Great Salt Lake.
Western Colorado groups band together to buy Shoshone water rights
The Clifton Water District and Grand Valley Water Users Association are financially backing the purchase of Shoshone water rights to protect the health of the Colorado River.
Arizona Senate Bill 1221 sparks debate by creating a new water management system for rural areas, drawing support from agricultural groups and opposition from environmental organizations.
California’s high reservoir levels reflected in 2024 allocations
California's Central Valley Project water allocations for 2024 show improvement due to increased snowpack, but south-of-Delta contractors still face limitations and water conservation efforts are...