Political battles over hydropower, conservation funding, and land protections shape the future of the Colorado River Basin.
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Snowpack shortfall and drought impacting the Colorado River Basin
Drought and below-average snowpack threaten water supply and hydropower in the Colorado River Basin, with little relief expected in the coming weeks.
Shasta Reservoir boosts water releases to prevent flooding as storms fill California’s reservoirs, balancing flood control, hydropower, and future water storage.
Cool water releases from Lake Powell to disrupt smallmouth bass
Lake Powell to release colder water to disrupt invasive bass reproduction and protect endangered fish in Grand Canyon, says Reclamation.
The US Bureau of Reclamation warns of risks to Glen Canyon Dam's water release system if Lake Powell's water level drops too low.
The Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have issued their joint report on the state of infrastructure, highlighting key water-related initiatives.