"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 debate as the Colorado River-dependent states begin working on a…

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, Utah and Wyoming appear to be hoping that their counterparts…

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 County Water District is cooking the books to justify its…

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. We’ve led a campaign that upholds our promise to demand…

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 Heart of the Great Basin would go rotten if the…

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.  Listen Here

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 only wasteful - it is harmful.  “This project will siphon…

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 pipeline is not the solution.  "There’s all this talk about…

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 water to Cedar City each year.  We strongly oppose the…

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 draining its own water supply but doesn’t want to change…

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 important question - why aren't officials considering them seriously? Read…

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 Utah. Plus, Utah officials admit this project will add $50…

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 Meeting, for Violating Utah Open & Public Meetings Act  …

 Baker, NV –– Tomorrow the Bureau of Land Management will officially release a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Pine Valley Water Supply Project, a dangerous groundwater pumping and pipeline proposal that will harm a swath of groundwater basins, ecosystems and…

 BAKER, NV –– Tomorrow, federal officials will release a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a quarter-billion-dollar water project in Iron County that will impose a major cost burden on local residents, harm the environment and jeopardize the region’s water future…

In December, Great Basin Water Network's Kyle Roerink joined Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom to discuss the influential role of the Colorado River Basin and approaches to water management.  Sierra Nevada Ally recently reported on the conference and shared the…

Credit: Lindsay Wilson “It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.” ― Upton Sinclair In a recent piece by the Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board explores the current use of water…