Environmentalists are celebrating after an amendment proposed by Congressman Amodei was stopped from moving forward. GBWN protested the amendment in front of Amodei's office.
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Rep Mark Amodei is hoping to tuck a 176-page amendment into a massive military defense spending bill that would have major implications for Nevada's lands and water. The proposal would…
Urban growth isn’t just a property issue - it is a water issue. As more people move to cities like Las Vegas, the strain on the Colorado River’s limited water…
It is no secret the Colorado River is in crisis, but rather than dealing with tragedy as it strikes, Commissioner Tick Segerblom argues that we need to get real about…
By: Alan Cordova
Two business owners have filed a 50,396 acre-feet water rights application in Escalante Valley to supplement farmers operating around Beryl and Enterprise. This dangerous water grab proposal would…
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Washington County water officials are looking to the deepest, darkest depths of earth for new sources of water. But the problem remains: There isn’t water where they want it…
"As an eternal optimist, I believe that Lakes Mead and Powell are still one-third full rather than two-thirds empty." Great Basin Water Network's Kyle Roerink explores some considerations up for…
Seven Western states and their leaders — all depending on water from the Colorado River — remain divided.
So far, leaders in the Upper Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico,…
Great Basin Water Network Releases Assessment of West Desert Water Grab
Great Basin Water Network, Utah Rivers Council and other partners unveiled a report that demonstrates how the Central Iron…
Water Warriors, Today marks the comment deadline for the Cedar City Water Grab DEIS. It has been a whirlwind of a week. But we are proud of what we achieved.…
As you know we are working on an all-out effort to stop a water grab that jeopardizes our victory against SNWA and imperils the future of Utah's West Desert. The…
Great Basin Water Network's Executive Director, Kyle Roerink, recently published an Opinion Editorial regarding the Cedar City Pipeline and how it will harm the Great Salt Lake.
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As officials discuss the future of water in Cedar City, environmentalists from Utah Rivers Counsel, the Center for Biological Diversity, and GBWN came together to discuss current environmental issues.
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During one of the warmest year's on record, southern Utah officials are looking toward the Nevada-Utah border for their future water. The proposed Pine Valley Water Supply Project is not…
The Spectrum has recently published a series addressing topics relevant to water security in southwestern Utah. As part of this series, Great Basin Water Network is making it clear: a…
Courtesy: Paul Monroe/ Central Iron Water Conservancy District (2017)
The Central Iron County Water Conservancy District is seeking approval of a $253.6 million pipeline to transport about 15,000 acre-feet of…
When driving through Cedar City, locals and visitors are met with lush, green grass, new construction and a desire to maintain business as usual during a megadrought. The community is…
Courtesy: Asher Swan | The Spectrum & Daily News
With the Pine Valley Pipeline Project officially under federal review, Cedar City resident Bruce Washburn examines water saving alternatives, and asks an…
Photo Courtesy: Lexi Peery, KUER
The Iron County Water Project is officially under Federal review. Great Basin Water Network spoke with KUER about what this project means for residents of Southern…
As Controversial Pine Valley EIS is Released, Western Groups Ask State Auditor to Investigate Iron County Water District Groups File Complaint Over Iron County’s Pine Valley Water Project…