Latest Colorado River News
What progress is being made in the Colorado River Basin to help?
06-22-2024 by Amy Joi O’Donoghue
Briefing details successful on the ground projects in Utah, Colorado How much money will it take to save the Colorado River? And is mone...
‘Mud glaciers’ and sand waves: Unearth trapped sediment’s influence on the ever-changing Lake Powell
06-21-2024 by Alysha Lundgren
ST. GEORGE — Sand waves flow behind Jack Stauss, repeatedly rolling and breaking near a debris-heavy section of the river as he discusses se...
Washington County receives $20.5M for regional water reuse project
05-30-2024 by Mori Kessler
ST. GEORGE — Earlier this year the Washington County Water Conservancy District received a $7 million grant from the Bureau of Reclamation f...
Is it safe to swim? Toxic algal blooms persist in Virgin River
05-28-2024 by Mori Kessler
ST. GEORGE — With the temperatures on the rise, those familiar with the cyanobacteria previously found in the Virgin River and other water b...
Hammer or money? How water providers are pushing change
05-28-2024 by Amy Joi O’Donoghue
New construction is key to saving water, including the Colorado River Zach Renstrom has been called a lot of things, and some of them are...
To replace dying coal mines, Carbon and Emery counties consider an inland port
05-22-2024 by Ben Winslow
SALT LAKE CITY — Carbon County isn't mining coal anymore. FOX 13 News reported last year the county, named for its coal riches, has mined...
This invasive tree is bad for everybody in Southern Utah. Well, almost everyone.
05-22-2024 by Alysha Lundgren
ST. GEORGE — Tamarisk are highly flammable trees that can increase flood risk and soil salinity along the Virgin River and throughout the Co...
Southwest Utah’s horde of tourists and snowbirds are a stealthy demand on its water
05-18-2024 by David Condos
Utah 'encouraged' by new Colorado River cuts; 'progress' made on long-term plan
05-15-2024 by Carter Williams
Lingering drought effects are stealing the runoff thunder from Utah’s snowpack
05-13-2024 by David Condos
Generations past, generations to come: What two reporters took away from a Colorado River trip
05-11-2024 by Amy Joi O'Donoghue and Emma Pitts
Damage to Glen Canyon Dam reveals vulnerabilities of the entire Colorado River system
05-10-2024 by Anastasia Hufham
Audio: Here's why you will be hearing a lot more about the Colorado River
05-10-2024 by Sheri Quinn
A 'Parade of Homes' for water conservation that helps you save money and the environment
05-10-2024 by Ben Winslow
Thanks to NASA-born tech (and lasers), Utah is getting a precision look at its snowpack
05-09-2024 by David Condos
Climate change may help the Colorado River, new study says
05-09-2024 by Anastasia Hufham
2 Utah projects get federal funding to help improve water systems in the West
05-06-2024 by Amy Joi O’Donoghue
The Times-Independent joins Colorado River collaborative
05-02-2024 by The Times-Independent
St. George News joins Colorado River Collaborative to expand coverage of Southern Utah’s water challenges
05-02-2024 by St George News
The Colorado River just called you for help. Will you answer?
05-02-2024 by Amy Joi O’Donoghue
Battle for Moab: Residents fight against Kane Creek development
05-02-2024 by Emma Pitts
The Colorado River is vital in Utah. Here's why it's going to get even more publicity
05-02-2024 by Carter Williams
