Colorado River Archives

December 15, 202101299

Reclamation to Focus on Partnership During Colorado River Conference

For Release: December 15, 2021 LAS VEGAS – Facing continued dry hydrology, the Department of the Interior and the

October 15, 20210791

Ancient aquifers are some of the most important, and delicate, water sources out West.

Communities that rely on the Colorado River are facing a water crisis. Lake Mead, the river’s largest reservoir, has fallen to levels not seen since i

September 28, 202101404

On the Water Front: Shortage

Just last month, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation officially declared a Tier One Shortage for both of the Colorado River's major reservoirs. Last week,

July 27, 202102517

On the Water Front: The Fiery Sprawl

Wildfires and water shortages have become part of the tragic reality of life in the American West. New York City isn’t used to smelling wildfire smoke

June 28, 202153207

On the Water Front: We Only Have So Much Water

We need water: It’s that simple. We live in the desert: It’s that simple. The desert doesn’t have as much water resources: It’s that simple. Climate c

June 24, 202101925

Biden Picks Nevada Native As Water Commissioner

CARSON CITY — Last Friday, President Joe Biden nominated Nevada native Camille Touton, an experienced congressional water adviser, as the next commi