$5 billion price tag raises questions on Arizona tribal water deal
A proposed Arizona tribal water settlement could deliver long-needed water infrastructure, but its $5.1 billion cost is drawing scrutiny in Congress.
Tag: Colorado River Basin
Wyoming lawmakers consider a voluntary program to conserve Colorado River water, store savings in Fontenelle Reservoir, and protect water rights.
New research explains how deep Earth processes allowed the Green River to cross the Uinta Mountains and reshape the Colorado River Basin.
Map reveals a new way to visualize groundwater at local scales
A new national study maps groundwater depth at 30-meter resolution, showing where shallow groundwater is common and where uncertainty remains highest.
Storms are back, but water systems aren’t rebounding. This episode examines tribal settlements, groundwater decline, key lawsuits, and why snowpack still matters.
A new United Nations report finds that many global water systems, including the Colorado River Basin, have crossed irreversible limits after decades of overuse.