After a wet year and a push to conserve water in the Southwest, federal officials say the risk of the Colorado River’s reservoirs declining to critically low levels has substantially eased for the next couple of years.
Bracing for an ever-growing gap between supply and demand of Colorado River water, three Southwestern states today unveiled an agreement that would cut California’s portion by about 10% in most years.
California, Arizona and Nevada on Wednesday offered what they described as significant concessions on how much Colorado River water they claim, as their counterparts nearer the river’s source proposed more modest changes that would protect their rights.
With Lake Mead in our backyard, our future water supply is top of mind for many. Today, Nevada, California, and Arizona submitted a proposal to the federal government to help save the Colorado River in the future.
With many areas of Southern California starved for shade, the region’s largest water supplier has launched a rebate program offering residents and businesses up to $500 as an incentive to plant trees.
The federal government announced three new conservation agreements to bolster water storage in Lake Mead and Lake Powell on Tuesday. The new agreements total about 400,000 acre-feet of water savings — more than twice the amount of Colorado River water used by Las Vegas over the past year.
Risks Ease For Colorado River Reservoirs After Wet Winter, But Long-term Challenges Loom
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesAfter a wet year and a push to conserve water in the Southwest, federal officials say the risk of the Colorado River’s reservoirs declining to critically low levels has substantially eased for the next couple of years.
California Agrees to Long-Term Cuts of Colorado River Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Cal Mattersby Rachel BeckerBracing for an ever-growing gap between supply and demand of Colorado River water, three Southwestern states today unveiled an agreement that would cut California’s portion by about 10% in most years.
California, Arizona, Nevada Join in Plan to Protect Colorado River Amid Climate Change
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Times of San DiegoCalifornia, Arizona and Nevada on Wednesday offered what they described as significant concessions on how much Colorado River water they claim, as their counterparts nearer the river’s source proposed more modest changes that would protect their rights.
Lower and Upper Basin States Begin Hashing Out Colorado River Water Deal
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /ABC 13 (Las Vegas)by Joe MoellerWith Lake Mead in our backyard, our future water supply is top of mind for many. Today, Nevada, California, and Arizona submitted a proposal to the federal government to help save the Colorado River in the future.
Plant A Tree, Get $100 Under New MWD Program Aimed at Expanding SoCal’s Tree Canopy
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Los Angeles Timesby Lila SeidmanWith many areas of Southern California starved for shade, the region’s largest water supplier has launched a rebate program offering residents and businesses up to $500 as an incentive to plant trees.
3 New California Agreements Announced to Save Colorado River Water; Billions Adding Up
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /8 News Nowby Greg HaasThe federal government announced three new conservation agreements to bolster water storage in Lake Mead and Lake Powell on Tuesday. The new agreements total about 400,000 acre-feet of water savings — more than twice the amount of Colorado River water used by Las Vegas over the past year.