A quiet federal move, groundwater struggles, and a major court ruling reveal a deeper truth: Western water is about control, not just supply.
Tag: Colorado River Basin
A major Flaming Gorge water release to support Lake Powell raises concerns in Utah as Colorado River tensions continue to grow.
Arizona lawmakers urge release of $4B in drought funds as delays threaten water projects and Colorado River stability.
$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.
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.