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Part of the deal Wyoming struck for sending its water down the Colorado River was that state residents would be able to tap electricity generated at Glen Canyon Dam. But that arrangement is becoming less tenable as water levels at Lake Powell required for hydro-power production continue to drop. Sinjin Eberle, southwest communications director with the group American Rivers, explained in order to be able to generate electricity, Lake Powell can drop no lower than 3,490 feet. ...

A coalition of conservation groups is giving Colorado's revised state water plan a thumbs-up for its increased focus on protecting Colorado's rivers, watershed health, and accessibility for all residents regardless of their ZIP code. Matt Rice, southwest regional senior director for American Rivers, said the new plan highlights an urgent need to address the impacts of climate change on Colorado's water resources, and lays out a play book for advancing projects, policies and programs to build resilience. "There's a lot of emphasis put on watershed health," Rice said. &...

As New Mexico recovers from its worst wildfire in history, lawmakers are considering a proposal to create the "Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund" to invest in land and water conservation programs. Senate Bill 9 would leverage hundreds of millions of dollars in federal money for all 33 counties and tribal communities. If passed by the legislature, Gov. ...

City water leaders in Des Moines are considering a $50 million plan to use Mother Nature as a giant water filter to remove nitrates from the city's drinking water. While they occur naturally, nitrates can be hazardous if consumed in large amounts. They have posed health problems in the Midwest for decades, partly the result of fertilizer and manure runoff into groundwater, which eventually makes it into tap water. ...

While Connecticut elected officials want to import hydroelectric power from Canada, one group said the option would not be as environmentally conscious as it might seem. Hydropower turbines are known for injuring or killing the migrating fish passing through them. Environmental advocates feel other considerations must be made, especially as the U.S. ...