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Upper Colorado River Commission

Colorado River, Lake Powell, drought, Bureau of Reclamation, Utah, Arizona
Oct 24, 2023

‘Scoping’ results show new Colorado River rules will face a range of demands

A new federal government report shows Colorado River states are aiming to agree on a plan to cut back on water but remain divided about how to share the shrinking supply among tens of millions across the Southwest.

farmers, Colorado River, Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Arizona, farmers, agriculture, drought
Mar 13, 2023

Paid not to farm? Expanded Colorado River program divides farm community

With water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead at record lows, federal officials are ready to spend tens of millions of dollars to get farmers and other water users to conserve this year and keep the reservoirs from falling farther.

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