It comes down to seniority, says California about Colorado River
Six of the seven Colorado River Basin states have submitted a "consensus-based modeling alternative" to save the river, but California is holding out due to its senior rights.
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Agricultural water entitlements to the Colorado River need to be reduced to save the system, says Bruce Babbitt, former Arizona governor and secretary of interior.
The key takeout of last week's Colorado River Water Users Association conference is that the Colorado River and its reservoirs are in trouble. The seven basin states have until January 31 to come up...
With the ongoing drought, fears are being raised about Lake Powell and its abiity to continue hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam.
Flaming Gorge levels drop amidst grim outlook for Colorado River
With water levels continuing to drop at Flaming Gorge, the reservoir cannot be relied on as an emergency fix for Lake Powell. Scientists say that water managers should plan on just 9 million...
Drought affecting the Colorado River Basin’s fish and ecosystem
Warm temperatures and decreased oxygen levels in Colorado River water are threatening native fish populations and the ecosystem of the basin. The federal government is investing in monitoring and...