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Colorado River conservation program gains bipartisan support

Federal lawmakers push to extend a program to tackle Colorado River drought, promoting innovative water-saving strategies across the West.

Time to face hard truths, say Colorado River’s Upper Basin States

Upper Basin states push for sustainable Colorado River management ahead of 2026 as water shortages demand urgent, basin-wide solutions.

New federal funds to boost Upper Colorado River habitat

New federal funds support Upper Colorado River habitat restoration, drought resilience, and water savings in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.

Upending policy: An uncertain future predicted for Lakes Powell and Mead

Without another 4-5 years of exceptional snowpack, Lakes Powell and Mead may never refill, challenging federal policy and water planning.

Extra releases from Flaming Gorge for Lake Powell ending for now

Reclamation has agreed to a request by the Upper Basin states to suspend emergency water releases from Flaming Gorge that were implemented to boost Lake Powell.

Upper basin states to encourage water conservation

Using federal funds, the upper basin states will encourage Colorado River water users to save water by paying them to not use their water rights.

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