#colorado-river

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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

'We can do better': Western states divided over long-term plans for Colorado River water

Negotiations among Western states on Colorado River water use are at a deadlock.
Two groups propose conflicting plans for reducing water use to sustain the river. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Risks ease for Colorado River reservoirs after wet winter, but long-term challenges loom

Conservation efforts and rise in reservoir levels alleviate critical low levels risk
Long-term solutions needed for overallocation and climate change effects on the Colorado River [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
OMG science

West's hot drought' is unprecedented in more than 500 years

The West has experienced unprecedented hot and dry conditions in the last two decades
Hot drought, a positive feedback loop, has never been this severe [ more ]
moreclimate-change
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Science

The Colorado River rarely reaches the sea. Here's why

Lake Powell water levels dropped during megadrought
32% of Colorado River water is used for cattle-feed crops [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Environment

Endangered desert pupfish delays Colorado River conservation plans for Imperial Valley

Water conservation plans impacted by endangered desert pupfish
California's Imperial Irrigation District faces delays in water usage cutbacks due to environmental concerns [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Environment

California water agencies announce conservation plans to ease strains on Colorado River

The Biden administration has announced new water-saving agreements with California water agencies to address water management challenges on the Colorado River.
The agreements aim to reduce water use and increase the levels of Lake Mead, the nation's largest reservoir, which is currently at 34% capacity. [ more ]
iRunFar
4 months ago
Running

Opening My Eyes

The author describes their experience of being swept away in a rapid while paddling on the Colorado River.
The experience of being submerged in the water and then resurfacing gives the author a new perspective and appreciation for the river. [ more ]
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