May 15 As the Colorado River dries up, how Western states are confronting the water crisis By William Brangham, Solveig Rennan, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Science Mar 22 Why Colorado River negotiations stalled and how they could restart The current Colorado River negotiations process includes all five of the most common sources of conflict in any process seeking compromise. By Karen Schlatter, Sharon B. Megdal, The Conversation
Science Aug 26 Watch 8:08 California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines The demand for water from the Colorado River is of paramount importance out West and the focus of some big battles. It's been especially critical for farming and agriculture. In California's Imperial Valley, there are growing questions over the use… By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin
Nation Dec 16 Watch 6:25 Arizona farmers forced to adapt as main water source dries up Yuma County, Arizona, is known as the "Winter Salad Bowl Capital." From lettuce to cilantro to broccoli, the region produces almost all the leafy green vegetables consumed in the U.S. during winter months. Farmers there rely on the nearby Colorado… By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Sam Weber
Nation Aug 14 How states dependent on the Colorado River are struggling to strike a long-term agreement Years of overuse combined with rising temperatures and drought have meant less water flows in the Colorado today than in decades past. By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
May 24 Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River plan By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes and more security for drought-stricken Arizona. Continue reading
Oct 25 Federal officials say plan for water cuts from 3 Western states is enough to protect Colorado River By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The U.S. Department of the Interior is throwing its support behind a proposal by Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. The states' plan would conserve 3 million acre feet of water through 2026. Continue reading
Aug 15 Colorado River water cuts will ease in 2024, despite long-term challenges By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press Years of overuse by farms and cities, and the effects of drought worsened by climate change has meant much less water flows today through the Colorado River than in previous decades. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 9:27 Despite owning rights to Colorado River, tribes largely cut off from accessing water By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson A little-known fact about the Colorado River is that American Indian tribes own rights to about a quarter of the river. In reality, for most tribes, they are only “paper rights” not amounting to water they can use. Stephanie Sy… Continue watching
Jun 22 Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation on water rights dispute By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court has ruled against the Navajo Nation in a dispute involving water from the drought-stricken Colorado River. Continue reading