We don’t know how else to say it, but the Utah Legislature is a beast of its own. As we approach the final hours of the 2024 session, it’s fair…
Another week under our belts in the Utah Legislature and we’ve got to say—it's tough out here for those of us who believe the best options for our water future…
We sit in legislative hearings, read bills, and track the latest ongoings so you don’t have to. This week exemplifies why you want to keep us lurking in the halls…
This week proved that no western state near Utah’s borders is safe. On Thursday, Senator Stuart Adams dropped SB211, which would create the Utah Water Agent – an official tasked…
There’s been a lot of hubbub about the major decision the
Nevada Supreme Court just issued in Sullivan v Lincoln County Water District
–– a ruling that puts an important capstone on…
The Kane County Water Conservancy District is asking for $10,000,000 in state funds to construct a new dam and reservoir on the East Fork of the Virgin River upstream from…
The Nevada Supreme Court dropped a major ruling in the saga regarding the Lower White River Flow System on Thursday, setting a new precedent for managing groundwater flows and protecting…
Hello Water Warriors,
We're back with some exciting news from the Nevada Supreme Court, a recap of the Rally for Great Salt Lake, and another update from the 2024 Utah…
The 2024 Utah Legislative Session is upon us! While we’re not holding our breath for miracles, the session is a great opportunity to shift the window of dialogue and possibility…
The madness never stops, folks. Thankfully, we keep a close eye on water rights filings throughout the region and, once again, Escalante Valley Partners LLC – a cohort of local…
The Colorado River has its own version of COP28, and this year it’s fraught with tension and uncertainty. This week, leaders from the seven Upper and Lower Basin states ––…
Attached below is our comment letter for the revised draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for operations at Glen Canyon Dam and Hoover Dam through 2026.
This comment letter is provided by…
Sign Our Petition: Foreign Companies Want to Cash In On the Lithium Rush with the Colorado River System
We show up for the water resources we vow to protect. …
As news about the Colorado River trickles out in the press, we’ve received questions and noticed a little bit of confusion in the water world about the myriad of regulatory…
The Great Basin Water Network and Living Rivers-Colorado Riverkeeper released the following statements after the Bureau of Reclamation released a revised SEIS for short-term management at Lakes Powell and Mead.…
Muddy Waters Aren't Coming to Our Sandy Deserts
Along the mighty Mississippi River, saltwater intrusions are making headlines and jeopardizing water management in communities that depend on the nation’s hardest…
Water warriors,
We have another newsletter raising the hard questions about western water issues and providing a few answers to boot. This week we go to the muddy banks of the…
It's not every day that we get to celebrate the defeat of a proposed water grab.
Thank you for taking the time to read something other than a weather report, water…
Tech company Blockchains' water deal is not a done deal, according to court records. State Engineer shows a keen eye for "good deeds." One lesson all parties know: It takes…