Six out of the seven western states that depend on the Colorado River have submitted a plan to cut usage. The proposal from Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and…
Six of the Colorado River Basin states signed a proposal to cut water use. However, environmental organizations don't believe the the cuts go far enough. “Instead of bending over backwards…
Six of the states in the Colorado River Basin have signed a compact to address water on the river. However, California - the biggest water user - was noticeably missing. …
The Colorado River Basin states are negotiating potential cuts to water allocation. GBWN's Kyle Roerink told the Review Journal the lack of mandatory cuts in the upper basin exemplifies the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJANUARY 30, 2023KYLE ROERINK, GREAT BASIN WATER NETWORK, 702-324-9662JOHN WEISHEIT, LIVING RIVERS, 435-260-2590 WILL RECLAMATION AND THE STATES MAKE THE GRADE ON A CO RIVER DEAL One out of nine…
January 31, 2023
For Immediate Release
Kyle Roerink, Great Basin Water Network, 702-324-9662
Zach Frankel, Utah Rivers Council, 801-699-1856
Eric Balken, Glen Canyon Institute, 801-631-2774
John Weisheit, Living Rivers, 435-260-2590
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A federal government deadline is looming over seven states that depend on Colorado River water. That deadline arrives on Jan. 31, and if the states haven’t agreed on a plan…
Watch a distinguished panel discuss the future of tribal water rights, dams, food production and overall management challenges on the river in the wake of the ongoing drought and the…
The Sierra Nevada mountain range is dusted with snow fall from a recent storm. While many are cheering the recent weather, the snow is not enough to fix the drought…
The snowpack in the Rocky Mountains has risen above normal for this time of year. While the snowmelt will eventually find its way into the Colorado River, the elevated snowpack…
Groundwater is an important resource in the Desert West. Cities across Utah and Nevada rely on underground aquifers for fresh water. As reliance on this resource becomes more prevalent, researchers…
With your support, Great Basin Water Network helped kill the Southern Nevada Water Authorities' pipeline. However, the water grab may be rising from the dead. GBWN's Kyle Roerink talked…
The Colorado snowpack levels are higher than in recent years, but as GBWN's Kyle Roerink explains, the drought is far from over. “Looking at today’s snowpack as a potential respite…
Colorado River managers have been making agreements to cut their water usage, but getting to yes have been difficult.
“If there are any FBI or CIA hostage negotiators out there…
The Southern Nevada municipal water board is punishing the top 10 percent of residential water users. The goal is to encourage those customers to change their behaviors and…
The Great Salt Lakes of Great Basin are important connections to the past - but they are in trouble. “These lakes are relics of the past, and they hold a…
For more than 30 years, the Southern Nevada Water District fought for the Vegas Pipeline. Together, we stopped it. But the fight may not be over. The Las Vegas Review…
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This week, the Colorado River is in the news because Western States were told they'd have to utilize less water in the upcoming year. However, this…
This week, the Colorado River is making big headlines. GBWN's Kyle Roerink breaks down what this actually means for the region.
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