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Biden administration outlines options for addressing Colorado River water shortages

The Biden administration aims to unify seven Western states and Native tribes in addressing Colorado River water shortages.
The proposed alternatives seek a consensus framework for future water management after current rules expire.

Feds release options for future of Colorado River as negotiations between states stall

Federal plans for managing the Colorado River highlight the urgency for states to agree on water allocation before existing guidelines expire in 2026.

Colorado River basins could face tipping point, drought study warns | Cornell Chronicle

Colorado's West Slope basins may reach an unsustainable tipping point for water delivery due to modest climate changes. Immediate adjustment of management strategies is essential.

Feds release options for future of Colorado River as negotiations between states stall

Federal officials propose management plans for the Colorado River as states struggle to reach a consensus before existing guidelines expire in 2026.

'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.

Biden administration outlines options for addressing Colorado River water shortages

The Biden administration aims to unify seven Western states and Native tribes in addressing Colorado River water shortages.
The proposed alternatives seek a consensus framework for future water management after current rules expire.

Feds release options for future of Colorado River as negotiations between states stall

Federal plans for managing the Colorado River highlight the urgency for states to agree on water allocation before existing guidelines expire in 2026.

Colorado River basins could face tipping point, drought study warns | Cornell Chronicle

Colorado's West Slope basins may reach an unsustainable tipping point for water delivery due to modest climate changes. Immediate adjustment of management strategies is essential.

Feds release options for future of Colorado River as negotiations between states stall

Federal officials propose management plans for the Colorado River as states struggle to reach a consensus before existing guidelines expire in 2026.

'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.
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The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 1/13/24

Artisight raises $42.0M in funding for its IoT sensor network for healthcare.
120Water secures $43.0M in funding for its cloud-based water management system.

'Pick up a rake, get dirty, and then you'll be protecting the land'

Youth engagement in climate activism showcases the strength of community over individual efforts.

Corporations Plunder US West's Water Amid Worst Drought in 1,200 Years

The ongoing debate in the Southwest revolves around water as a human right versus a commodity, impacting resource allocation during a critical drought.

The New Gods of Weather Can Make Rain on Demand-or So They Want You to Believe

Cloud seeding involves releasing substances like salt to induce rain, crucial for arid regions like the UAE.

California Can Slake the Thirst of Its Farms by Storing Water Underground

Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) infrastructure is crucial for California to handle rapid water influx and mitigate risks of aquifer depletion.

Water treaty between Mexico and U.S. faces biggest test in 80 years

The water-sharing treaty between the U.S. and Mexico is critically challenged by significant delivery shortfalls and climate change effects.

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 1/13/24

Artisight raises $42.0M in funding for its IoT sensor network for healthcare.
120Water secures $43.0M in funding for its cloud-based water management system.

'Pick up a rake, get dirty, and then you'll be protecting the land'

Youth engagement in climate activism showcases the strength of community over individual efforts.

Corporations Plunder US West's Water Amid Worst Drought in 1,200 Years

The ongoing debate in the Southwest revolves around water as a human right versus a commodity, impacting resource allocation during a critical drought.

The New Gods of Weather Can Make Rain on Demand-or So They Want You to Believe

Cloud seeding involves releasing substances like salt to induce rain, crucial for arid regions like the UAE.

California Can Slake the Thirst of Its Farms by Storing Water Underground

Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) infrastructure is crucial for California to handle rapid water influx and mitigate risks of aquifer depletion.

Water treaty between Mexico and U.S. faces biggest test in 80 years

The water-sharing treaty between the U.S. and Mexico is critically challenged by significant delivery shortfalls and climate change effects.
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California releases final report on disputed delta tunnel, could soon approve the project

California's water agency released a final environmental report on the controversial Delta Conveyance project, which aims to build a tunnel beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
The project is expected to be approved and is seen as a critical part of California's water system to ensure future water supply.

Waiting for water: It's everywhere in this Colombian city - except in the pipes

Millions of people in Santa Marta, Colombia, are experiencing severe water scarcity, with the city's two water treatment facilities only able to meet 25% of the demand.
Residents rely on cisterns to store water, but the water company has reduced deliveries to once a month.

Does voluntary conservation work?

Snow from the Beaverhead Mountains feeds the Big Hole River in Montana.
Voluntary efforts to keep more water in the river for the Arctic grayling are working.
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