Due to extreme drought conditions, the Bureau of Land Management is enacting fire restrictions on all of Utah's BLM-managed lands. The first phase of restrictions begins June 16.
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The Colorado River: One of the West’s Most Important Resources
The Colorado River is one of the principal rivers in the US. Read about some of its features, history-making law, and the threat of drought and climate change.
Water Banking: AZ Officials Say “The Plan” Should be Implemented
Faced with alarming shortages in the Colorado River, Arizona is looking to implement "The Plan" and tap into its water stored underground as part of a 25-year water banking project.
Western states are facing extreme drought and chances of widlfire. Senators Feinstein, Padilla and Wyden and Congressman Jimmy Panetta introduced the Wildfire Emergency Act of 2021 . The...
A New Normal? Colorado Offers Impressive Drought Info Portal
"The new normal. What exactly does that mean? Ask a Colorado farmer and you are likely to hear a common word: dry," reads the agricultural "drought stories" section of an interactive information...
A Young Guy’s Guide on How to Stop Wasting Water with Each Flush
Everyday, thousands of gallons of precious water supplies are flushed straight down the toilet. Arizona is no exception. With Arizona currently experiencing a drought, wasted water is becoming a...