Latest Colorado River News
Navajo Nation pushes for water rights as Colorado River shrinks
07-29-2025 by Stephanie DeGraw
As the Colorado River faces historically low levels, Native American tribes that have depended on its life-sustaining waters for generations
Utah has water problems now. What if the megadrought lasts another 25 years?
07-29-2025 by David Condos
The megadrought that’s lasted 25 years so far could continue parching Utah and the Southwest until 2050. Or maybe even the end of the centur
To help Washington County with water, a $1.3 billion project is proposed
06-30-2025 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — To help with southwestern Utah's rapid and massive population growth, the Washington County Water Conservancy District is n
Here's how drought affects fish — and what anglers can do about it
06-26-2025 by Duck Thurgood
Drought doesn’t just affect Utah’s lakes, rivers, and streams — it also affects the fish who live in them, requiring more thought and care f
An 'amicable divorce' proposed in Colorado River negotiations
06-20-2025 by Ben Winslow
DUCHESNE, Utah — New information is emerging about what's being negotiated between the seven states who rely on the Colorado River: an "amic
Sen. Curtis staffer among those trapped on Colorado River during official trip
06-12-2025 by Ben Winslow
MOAB, Utah — It was supposed to be a trip offering a firsthand look at issues boaters face in Cataract Canyon along the Colorado River. Then
Alfalfa farm's big experiment could help Utah's water situation and the Great Salt Lake
06-03-2025 by Ben Winslow
HOWELL, Utah — Rob Gibb acknowledges that what he's about to do on his farm is significant. "It's a big change," the alfalfa farmer said i
Funding for water and wildlife conservation in Utah now on Trump’s list of budget cuts
05-09-2025 by Kyle Dunphey
Trump proposes deep budget cut to Utah water project, potentially impacting millions
05-09-2025 by Ben Winslow
Dust is speeding up snowmelt in the Colorado River, University of Utah study finds
04-28-2025 by Kyle Dunphey
UCLA says Utah lags on recycling wastewater. That’s not how the state sees it
04-25-2025 by David Condos
U of U study examines impact of dust on snowmelt in Colorado River Basin
04-24-2025 by Mariah Maynes
Plan to pay farmers not to grow crops could help the Colorado River and Utah politically
04-22-2025 by Ben Winslow
As Utah’s San Rafael River dries, scientists try to give native fish a fighting chance
04-16-2025 by David Condos
March storms have boosted snowpack across the West. Here’s why Lake Powell’s outlook hasn’t improved much.
03-20-2025 by Anastasia Hufham
Utah approves plan to pay farmers to leave water in the Colorado River
03-20-2025 by David Condos
Colorado River ‘running out of time’ to improve lagging spring outlook, forecasters say
03-10-2025 by Anastasia Hufham
Utah beat back the Russian olive on the Escalante River. That progress is in peril
03-07-2025 by David Condos
Utah seems ready to pay farmers to leave more water in the Colorado River
02-23-2025 by David Condos
A resolution in the Utah legislature could impact negotiations over the Colorado River
02-17-2025 by Ben Winslow
Snowpack in the Rockies is lagging well below average. Colorado River forecasters still see hope on the horizon.
02-12-2025 by Anastasia Hufham
‘Year of uncertainty’: Utah farmers could feel the pinch from Trump’s tariffs, immigration policies
02-12-2025 by Mark Eddington
Utah’s big water efficiency push may help farms more than the Colorado River
02-10-2025 by David Condos
'More profitable with less water': How flexible use helps this Southern Utah farm to conserve
02-10-2025 by Alysha Lundgren
Utah’s big water efficiency push may help farms more than the Colorado River
02-06-2025 by David Condos
An inside look at Washington County's $1B reuse plan to keep water flowing in the future
02-05-2025 by Mori Kessler
Feds directed $122.8M in drought spending across Utah. Will it be held up by freeze?
01-29-2025 by Carter Williams
Securing water from out of state will be a 'Herculean' effort, Utah's water agent says
01-28-2025 by Carter Williams
What swapping crops for houses means for Utah’s water and agriculture future
01-22-2025 by David Condos
Virgin River Program juggles diverse ecosystems with fast growing Washington County population
01-17-2025 by Stephanie DeGraw
The Rocky Mountains have gotten near-average snow this year. So, why are forecasts for Lake Powell inflows so low?
01-16-2025 by Anastasia Hufham
Utah wants to shore up its Colorado River share with a water ‘savings account’
12-19-2024 by David Condos
Southern Utah looks to expand water reuse, 'ultra-efficient' landscaping
12-13-2024 by Ben Winslow and Chris Reed
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