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A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes has taken a major step forward with its introduction to the Navajo Nation Council.

In 2002, one of the year’s biggest national headlines was the death of 68,000 Klamath River salmon. Federal agencies faced a dilemma: When there is not enough water for both

The Upper and Lower basin states are split on a long-term plan to manage Lake Powell and Lake Mead, but meetings between the two sides are expected to pick up this month.

The Upper and Lower basin states are split on a long-term plan to manage Lake Powell and Lake Mead, but meetings between the two sides are expected to pick up this month.

Six tribes in the Upper Colorado River Basin, including two in Colorado, have gained long-awaited access to discussions about the basin’s water issues — talks that were formerly limited to

It's not enough to whine about the Colorado River. Professionals, including the media, need to work together to solve what faces this mighty river

JB Hamby is California’s lead negotiator in the historic negotiation over one of the state’s most vital sources of water.

The Colorado River plays an important role in Utah and across the West. KSL.com is participating in a new collaborative to report on the issues tied to its future.

The most important stories for you to know today

Colorado's Rocky Mountains have reached peak snowpack, but climate change is changing the way snow turns to water. States around the region are debating new rules for the river that center around new water deficits.