The Colorado River is running out of water. States in the compact were told emergency measures are coming soon. GBWN's Kyle Roerink spoke with the LA Times about the possibility of states coming together in order to solve the West's…
Today GBWN released a report with our partners at the Utah Rivers Council and the Glen Canyon Institute warning of major water release issues associated with Glen Canyon Dam's antique plumbing. The solution: We need Congress to act –– and fast. Our…
Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei hasn’t given up on efforts to triple the size of a Naval air station bombing range near Fallon, and he would prefer it sooner rather than later. A recent amendment to expand the range ultimately failed.…
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 sell off public lands, advance a water grab and expand…
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 resources becomes more apparent while drought conditions grow more severe.…
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 what is happening in Lake Mead and Lake Powell. Read…
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 create 115 wells in Iron County and Washington County, Utah. …
It is no secret the Colorado River is shrinking. The severe drought conditions are harmful to the entire river basin, but may be particularly harmful to small communities without the ability to store water for future need. Great Basin Water…