An unusual idea floated by the president of the Utah State Senate to get more shares of Colorado River water is intriguing California water officials. In an interview with FOX 13 News in May, Senate President J. Stuart Adams, R-Layton, proposed a novel idea: “We actually build desalination plants in California and trade them for […]
In the negotiations over new agreements managing the Colorado River, the people involved in the high-stakes talks describe things as moving “slowly.” The Colorado River Water Users Association’s annual meetings got underway here on Wednesday, with leaders from seven states, tribes, the federal government and the country of Mexico hoping to hammer out a deal […]
It’s the holiday season, and for some of us, that can mean uncomfortable reunions and disagreements with family members. This week, there’s a family reunion of sorts in Las Vegas as the states that use the Colorado River get together in the middle of tense talks about how to share the shrinking water supply. Instead of Christmas […]
Water users in California have conserved enough water since 2022 to raise Lake Mead water levels by 16 feet — an effort that has provided temporary stability to the Nevada reservoir, as western states negotiate how to split the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply over the next decade. Conservation measures implemented by California water regulators have collectively […]
Californians reliant on the Colorado River have saved over 1.2 million acre-feet of water in just two years, potentially raising Lake Mead’s water levels by an estimated 16 feet. This achievement, announced by the Colorado River Board of California on Wednesday, is a significant achievement given the worsening crisis unfolding along the Colorado River and its reservoirs.
Since winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump has been talking about immigration, border security and government efficiency. But in California farm country, his comments about water are also getting top attention.
A Pitch to Bring Some of California’s Colorado River Water to Utah Might Be Gaining Traction
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Chelsea Campos /The Salt Lake Tribuneby Ben Winslow Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAn unusual idea floated by the president of the Utah State Senate to get more shares of Colorado River water is intriguing California water officials. In an interview with FOX 13 News in May, Senate President J. Stuart Adams, R-Layton, proposed a novel idea: “We actually build desalination plants in California and trade them for […]
Negotiations Moving Slowly in New Deals Governing the Colorado River
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Fox 13 Salt Lake Cityby Ben WinslowIn the negotiations over new agreements managing the Colorado River, the people involved in the high-stakes talks describe things as moving “slowly.” The Colorado River Water Users Association’s annual meetings got underway here on Wednesday, with leaders from seven states, tribes, the federal government and the country of Mexico hoping to hammer out a deal […]
Colorado River States Hold an Uncomfortable Reunion in Las Vegas
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /KUNCby Alex HagerIt’s the holiday season, and for some of us, that can mean uncomfortable reunions and disagreements with family members. This week, there’s a family reunion of sorts in Las Vegas as the states that use the Colorado River get together in the middle of tense talks about how to share the shrinking water supply. Instead of Christmas […]
California Conservation Efforts Have Raised Lake Mead by 16-Feet in Two Years, Regulators Say
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Nevada Currentby Jennifer SolisWater users in California have conserved enough water since 2022 to raise Lake Mead water levels by 16 feet — an effort that has provided temporary stability to the Nevada reservoir, as western states negotiate how to split the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply over the next decade. Conservation measures implemented by California water regulators have collectively […]
Lake Mead Water Levels Could Rise Thanks to California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /Newsweekby Tom HowarthCalifornians reliant on the Colorado River have saved over 1.2 million acre-feet of water in just two years, potentially raising Lake Mead’s water levels by an estimated 16 feet. This achievement, announced by the Colorado River Board of California on Wednesday, is a significant achievement given the worsening crisis unfolding along the Colorado River and its reservoirs.
California Farmers Are Hopeful Trump Administration Will Deliver More Water to Fields
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Jordan Beane /APby Amy TaxinSince winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump has been talking about immigration, border security and government efficiency. But in California farm country, his comments about water are also getting top attention.