In December 2022, leaders from the Colorado River Basin states came together to consider how to fix the water shortage on the river. One solution that came up was paying farmers to leave water in the river. GBWN's Kyle Roerink…
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 with KLAS about the seemingly endless fight.
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The Great Salt Lake is currently dying. Water is at the lowest level in recorded history, causing toxic dust storms, imperiled bird populations, and economic losses. GBWN's Kyle Roerink spoke with the Salt Lake Tribune about the issue.
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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 from the strife on the Colorado River is like being…
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 who are willing to help get water managers in touch…
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 help the valley conserve more water amid the worsening western…
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 lot of answers to the way Mother Earth changes,” said…
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 Journal talked with our team about concerns that the pipeline…
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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 reduction is nothing new for compact states. GBWN's Kyle Roerink…