The Rancher Trying to Solve the West’s Water Crisis
Paul Bruchez’s family has ranched cattle in Colorado for five generations. And twice in his lifetime, his generation has nearly become the last. The family’s …
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Trump Delivers On Water Pledge For Wealthy California Farmers
Changes by the Trump administration are altering how federal authorities decide who gets water and how much, in California. Environmental groups say the changes will …
‘Science Be Dammed’: Learning From History’s Mistake on the Colorado River
A new book explains why policymakers nearly 100 years ago chose to ignore the best science on the Colorado River’s flow — and the dangers …
The West’s Great River Hits Its Limits: Will the Colorado Run Dry?
As the Southwest faces rapid growth and unrelenting drought, the Colorado River is in crisis, with too many demands on its diminishing flow. Now those …
As Colorado River Water Users Conserve, Utah Wastes More
Utah is proposing two large water developments to augment supplies, while the state has some of the highest consumption in the country, writes Taylor Graham …
Rural Colorado can’t afford to lose more water to Denver
Save the Colorado! The Colorado River is the economic engine for Colorado’s rural high country, the heart of the state’s $13 billion outdoor recreation industry. …