Western Water News

Bipartisan Colorado River Drought Plan Signed into Law Averting Potentially Catastrophic Outcomes for People and Birds
April 16, 2019 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ worked throughout the West to advocate for the Drought Contingency Plan.
A Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Is in Place—Now What?
April 16, 2019 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ charts a course for conservation on the Colorado River.
Climate Change and Water Use Will Determine the Future of Great Basin Waterbirds
April 11, 2019 — Science and planning can help ensure their continued existence.
Outdoor Recreation Along Arizona’s Waterways is a $13.5 Billion Industry, Ranked Higher than Golf and Mining, New Report Says
April 11, 2019 — The study also indicates 114,000 jobs supported by recreation along state’s rivers, lakes, and streams.
How Flexible Water Management could Benefit both People and Birds
March 26, 2019 — Exploring a water banking system that works for Utah.
How Craft Beer Is Helping Save Water In the Colorado River Basin
March 08, 2019 — The Western Rivers Brewers Council continues to be an integral partner of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Arizona’s dedication to a sustainable water future.
The Drought Contingency Plan and How We Got Here
March 06, 2019 — Getting DCP over the finish line.
Watershed Moment for Addressing Great Salt Lake’s Declining Water Levels
March 04, 2019 — Collaborative solutions (and legislation) for protecting the Western Hemisphere’s largest lake.
After Major Progress in Arizona Water Policy, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Continues the Cause
February 21, 2019 — At its annual advocacy day, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Western Rivers Action Network talked water with Arizona lawmakers.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Gives Testimony In Support of Funding to Remove Invasive Plants Along Arizona's Rivers
February 15, 2019 — The grant funding would help restore native plants and habitat.