Colorado River management plan finalized for next two years
Coloradans’ share of the Colorado River will not change under the federal government’s new operating plans for the…
Colorado Front Range towns lack mandatory watering restrictions, despite drought
Want to water your grass limitlessly without risking a fine? In some Front Range towns, residents still can…
Water utilities step up enforcement amid metro Denver’s summer drought
Water levels across the four reservoirs Highlands Ranch Water taps to serve its 103,000 customers in Douglas County…
Direct climate change link to 2026 historic drought
This year’s devastating snow drought in the Upper Colorado River Basin was made 14 times more likely by…
Record low snowpack leads to water supply, drought concerns across Washington
A sharp decline in mountain snowpack is raising concerns about water availability across Washington state heading into the…
As a Colorado Aquifer Runs Low, Dangerous Heavy Metals Threaten Rural Communities’ Drinking Water
Julie Zahringer hears a common refrain at her environmental laboratory in Alamosa, Colorado: A customer has been drinking…
Federal plans for Colorado River may not work under extreme drought
The multitude of water managers tasked with overseeing the drying Colorado River system stand at a dire crossroads.…
Denver Water approves drought pricing to discourage excess water use
Colorado’s largest water utility will charge higher rates for some customers in an effort to reduce outdoor water…
Extreme heats leaves California mountains in a snow drought
California’s snowpack is supposed to reach its peak April 1, so today, state surveyors hold their final Sierra…
Denver Water approves Stage 1 drought restrictions, limiting watering
The Denver Board of Water Commissioners enacted Stage 1 drought restrictions Wednesday across the water provider’s metro service…