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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Tomorrow marks the deadline for the Colorado Basin states to submit a plan for reduced water allocations from the river, or else the federal government will do it for them.
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.
DOI proposes new operating guidelines for Colorado River system
The Department of Interior wants to revise operating guidelines to save the Colorado River system. The public will have until December 20 to comment on the notice of intent and supplemental...
The Wyoming Food Bank is set to deliver water to Rawlins residents who face water problems due to aging infrastructure and low water reserves.
Following a dry winter, drought conditions persist in Wyoming, making life challenging for ranchers.