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The Great Salt Lake reached an all-time historic low last November and the Colorado River, described as the workhorse of the West, has demands that do not meet its supply.

Editor’s note: This story, a collaboration of Big Pivots and Aspen Journalism, is part of a series that examines the intersection of water and urban landscapes in Colorado. To read the first installment, go to...

Most travelers know the town of Green River as a stop on I-70. With stands advertising the region's famous Green River melons, many wonder if they could really grow in such a dry part of the world.

Editor’s note: This story, a collaboration of Big Pivots and Aspen Journalism, is the second part of a series that examines the intersection of water and urban landscapes in Colorado. If you’ve ever slipped and...

Colorado River flows are expected to continue to decrease as more greenhouse gases are emitted.

President Joe Biden says he has a plan with new money aimed at conservation for a river that has long been described as the \

The Colorado River has been a management nightmare for water supply managers trying to navigate the complex situation affecting seven states, multiple Native American tribes and Mexico. Is there a solution?

The Colorado River has been a management nightmare for water supply managers trying to navigate the complex situation affecting seven states, multiple Native American tribes and Mexico. Is there a solution?

An Oct. 29 article in the Times-Call addressed talks regarding future management of the Colorado River. It stated that among the high priorities of Colorado’s top negotiator are acknowledging that climate change is real, preventing overuse in the Lower Basin and preventing cuts in the Upper Basin.

WASHINGTON – The United States House of Representatives passed two amendments this past Thursday that would provide $5 million in funding to water projects in Colorado and the Southwest. The amendment...