Lake Powell's elevation rose due to above-average winter precipitation, but sedimentation reduces capacity. Climate change still threatens the Colorado River system.
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Bureau of Reclamation to receive $1.4 billion in proposed budget
The administration's proposed 2014 budget for the Bureau of Reclamation prioritizes climate resiliency and drought mitigation.
The USDA released its "Western Water and Working Lands Framework for Conservation Action" that identifies challenges and strategies for the arid west.
The pink snow observed in Utah is caused by a green algae, which could be speeding up the process of snow melt.
Federal officials get bird’s eye view of Colorado River Basin
Seeing is believing. Colorado's Senator Michael Bennet arranged for a flyover of the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin with federal officials, followed by a listening session attended by Native...
In an ongoing effort to address climate change, the Biden administration in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced plans to reforest 4 million acres of national forests and to...