Upper Colorado River Commission

Colorado River at a crossroads: Feds release post-2026 proposals

U.S. releases five alternatives for post-2026 Colorado River management to sustain the Colorado River as drought threatens basin states. A final decision is required by August 2026.

Flaming Gorge Reservoir release may buy Lake Powell some time

500,000 acre-feet will be released from Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Utah and Wyoming in an effort to bolster Lake Powell. The plan, announced by the Upper Colorado River Commission, goes to the...

Upper Colorado River States Look at Drought Response Plan

The Upper Colorado River Commission ("the Commission") has announced that it is reviewing its drought response plan. The news came after the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) released its May...

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Deborah on Concerns grow over zebra mussel larvae in Colorado River: “It’s an AI generated image.” Dec 17, 20:04
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Deborah on Dry times in the West: Coloado River Basin drought deepens: “Hopefully spring will bring lots of snow! It’s going to be tough on farmers and water managers without better snowpack.” Dec 15, 16:36