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Tag: Colorado River Basin
Mixed changes seen in Colorado River Basin drought conditions
Drought conditions in the Southwest saw mixed changes, with local improvements in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico, but worsening conditions in parts of Utah and Wyoming.
Study reveals flood irrigation benefits in high-elevation valleys
Flood irrigation in high-elevation valleys supports ecosystems and recreation by generating return flows, but alternatives like center pivots, residential development, and pasture conversion impact...
Group says farm programs fail to address Colorado River drought
The Environmental Working Group says federal farm programs fall short in helping farmers in the Colorado River Basin adapt to drought and climate change.
Colorado River Basin receives aid for endangered species recovery
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation invests $21 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support endangered fish recovery programs across the Colorado River Basin.
Drought conditions worsen in parts of the Colorado River Basin
The April 23, 2024, U.S. Drought Monitor report shows mixed drought conditions in the Colorado River Basin, with improvements in some states but a worsening situation in others.