California’s challenge: flood control, conservation & storage
With reservoir levels higher than average, California' juggles flood control and water storage amid uncertain rainfall and conservation challenges.
Tag: water conservation
Fifth National Climate Assessment coincides with historic funding
Coinciding with the release of the Fifth Annual Climate Assessment, additional funds for western water projects are announced.
Abandonment protection shelved, turf ban moves forward in Colorado
Colorado seeks to ban non-essential turf to save water, but shelves conservation-related legislation protecting water right holders from abandonment claims.
Colorado Governor signs executive order on environmental actions
On September 13, Governor Polis signed an order enhancing air quality and promoting water conservation in Colorado's state facilities.
Amid heat waves, Utah's reservoirs have been bolstered by record snowpack. Effective water management and conservation are key to ensuring future sustainability.
Nevada tackles future drought concerns via the OneWater project, recycling wastewater into drinkable water, and reducing water consumption.