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Will another snowy winter boost the Colorado River? It hasn't happened in this century
Six months after three southwestern states struck a deal to keep more Colorado River water behind drought-shrunken Hoover Dam, those states face the first test of whether it’s enough to keep the region out of crisis....
Colorado River in Crisis: A Los Angeles Times documentary
For decades, sections of the river have been entirely used up, leaving dusty expanses of desert where water once flowed to the sea in Mexico. Now, chronic overuse and the effects of climate change are pushing the river system toward potenti...
Winter snow could help recharge the Colorado River. But what if it doesn't?
The summer leaves have given way to bare branches, but the ski slopes haven’t yet filled with tourists—or snow. Soon, the flakes will begin to pile up, burying alpine valleys and recharging the Colorado River....
Arizona plans to allow treated wastewater for drinking, seeks public comments
Arizonans eventually will be drinking treated sewage, for the simple reason there isn’t enough water to serve a growing population....
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $64 Million for New Water Conservation Agreements to Protect the Colorado River System
The Biden-Harris administration today announced $63.4 million in new investments as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for water conservation, water efficiency, and protection of critical environmental resources in the Co...