Colorado River Basin

The seven states that use the Colorado River are like kids coming home to a family reunion. Those who follow river policy are frustrated with their level of disagreement.

The Biden Administration's Interior Department released proposals for managing the river in an apparent attempt to nudge the states toward agreement.

Water managers across the West say they do not expect a new Trump administration will alter post-2026 Colorado River talks.

State, federal and tribal leaders met in Boulder, Colo. to talk about the Colorado River's next chapter. They don't appear close to an agreement.

Some experts say the System Conservation Pilot Program, or SCPP, is costly and may not be the most effective way to save Colorado River water.

Dendrochronologists found that high temperatures in the 21st century make the current drought unprecedented compared to other dry periods around the Colorado River across the past 500 years.

At an annual meeting in Las Vegas, Colorado River policymakers said new rules may be a "messy compromise."

Policymakers say a wet winter has created space for discussions about long-term water management, but they have a diverse set of interests to consider while drawing up new rules.

A new survey of farmers and ranchers that use water from the Colorado River shows they’re concerned about water shortages.

In northern New Mexico, a recent release of water to help endangered fish is also breaking ground on a model partnership. It’s part of a landmark agreement between the state and the Jicarilla Apache Nation to lease water for the San Juan River.