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Alcova Reservoir to begin refilling; levels to rise in April

Alcova Reservoir will begin its annual refilling on April 1st, with water levels rising throughout the month to prepare for summer irrigation needs.

Wyoming irrigators face mounting fees for reservoirs on forest land

Wyoming irrigators struggle to pay Forest Service permit fees for reservoirs on federal land, with some facing large back-payments due to missed ditch bill easement application deadlines.

Bill amending temporary water rights advances in Wyoming senate

SF0065, enhancing Wyoming's temporary water rights flexibility to 5 years and broadening use, passed the Senate Committee and awaits full Senate vote.

Colorado River Basin states receive a snowy uplift

Recent snowfalls across the Colorado River Basin states are bolstering snowpack levels, offering a glimmer of hope for the region's water resources. Explore the importance of snowpack and its impact...

Lead pipes: Help is on its way for water systems in Wyoming

Wyoming is working with HDR to help community water systems inventory materials used in drinking water system lines by the EPA's October 16, 2024 deadline.

Snow drought threatens west, senators call for Farm Bill action

US senators urge action in Farm Bill for drought-hit West amid record low snowpack and water deficits.

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