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“Confidence is growing” in future storms, which would boost predictions for Lake Powell. This year’s dry January hurt forecasts for the Colorado River, but February may position the basin for a comeba...
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The Rocky Mountains have gotten near-average snow this year. So, why are forecasts for Lake Powell inflows so low? Snowpack levels across the Upper Colorado River Basin are close to average for this t...
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A lithium boom in southeastern Utah is only getting bigger, and the mining companies involved in two new explorations for the mineral want to use a lot of water. The Bureau of Land Management recently...
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Proposed legislation would bring water from the reservoir to tribal communities who lack access to drinking water, Arizona lawmakers say. There’s another proposal on the table to build a pipeline from...
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The Utah Legislature provided funding for increased dust monitoring in 2023. As the Great Salt Lake shrinks, dust from its lakebeds impacts the air that millions on the Wasatch Front breathe. That dus...
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Researchers still recommend a conservative approach to river management. A new study found that the Colorado River may experience a rebound after two decades of decreased flows due to drought and glob...
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Recently discovered issues could affect how Upper Basin states deliver water to Lower Basin states. Glen Canyon Dam, which creates the second-largest reservoir in the U.S., enables the distribution of...
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The Salt Lake Tribune has joined the Colorado River Collaborative to keep Utahns informed about this vital resource. The Colorado River no longer reaches the sea. The river winds down the mountains of...
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