water conservation

Leaders of environmental groups are issuing fresh warnings this week about the impacts the ongoing gridlock could have in the river basin.

The Fetcher ranch in northwest Colorado is on the frontlines this year of record-low snowpack across the West. It's adding a sense of urgency among seven states to finalize a plan for how to conserve the dwindling Colorado River.

The proposals range from taking "no action" to a scenario that might result in water cuts to the lower basin states of California, Nevada and Arizona. One alternative developed in partnership with conservation groups would incentivize states and water users to proactively conserve the river.

This week on the Regional Roundup: tree planting for heat relief, birdsong migrations, river conservation, Tibetan blessings, teen consent education, and safe housing for survivors.

This week on Regional Roundup: A new study questions the push to build housing on public lands, Western Colorado groups tackle water conservation and horse rescue, and a Navajo community gains running water for the first time.

In Palisade’s Orchard Mesa Irrigation District, farmers are finding ways to conserve Colorado River water through hydropower and partnerships—even as aging canals and frozen federal funds pose challenges.

Spring brings more precipitation and warmer temps. Dolores River flows increase, McPhee Reservoir at 78% capacity. Be cautious with rising waters and check your flotation gear.

Utah is using a technology that can add more water to the state's supply. Others in the Colorado River basin are looking to expand.

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88. His legacy of humility and simplicity continues to inspire Catholics worldwide. Meanwhile, Utah faces worsening drought conditions, prompting a state of emergency.

President Donald Trump froze billions of dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act that was designed to protect water supplies for cities, farms and tribes.