After years of frustration, advocates hope that a legislative resolution can clear up the waters of Grand Lake. The lake’s one-priced opacity has been clouded by Colorado-Big Thompson diversions.
Bureau of Reclamation
Tightening tensions in the Colorado River Basin
Without a more muscular federal role, must Colorado farmers bear the burden of water shortages in the Colorado River Basin? Cites likely won’t.
An even worse drought 2,000 years ago
Big reservoirs on the Colorado River are far closer to empty than full. Now comes evidence of a much more severe drought 2,000 years ago. Will this be worse?
A disturbing milestone for Lake Powell
Another 35 feet lower elevation of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Daam will cease being able to generation electricity, with many implications.
The perplexity of a useless boat ramp at Lake Powell
Declining levels of Lake Powell have left a boat ramp far above the water levels. It’s one concrete example of the perplexing challenge of a warming, aridifying climate in the Colorado River Basin.
