U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Officials Warn Colorado River Levels Could Fluctuate To Meet Summer Energy Needs

By • Jul 29, 2020
NPS

Federal water managers are warning hikers and river runners below Glen Canyon Dam that Colorado River levels could suddenly fluctuate in the coming weeks. Officials plan to release more water from the dam to meet increasing summer electricity needs in the Southwest. KNAU’s Ryan Heinsius reports.


Senators Seek To Designate Gila River As 'Wild And Scenic'

By • May 12, 2020
American Rivers

Portions of the Gila River would be designated as “wild and scenic” under legislation proposed by New Mexico's two U.S. senators.

Navajo Nation To Maintain Electric Line That Carried Coal-Fired Power

By Associated Press • Jan 6, 2020
en.wikipedia.org

The Navajo Nation is spending close to $2 million to maintain access to a transmission line that once carried power from a coal plant to western states.

US Water Chief Praises Colorado River Deal, Sees Challenges

By • Dec 12, 2019
usbr.gov

States in the U.S. West that have agreed to take less water next month from the drought-stricken Colorado River got praise and a push for more action from the nation’s top water official. 

Environmental Groups Push For Removal of Colorado River Dam

By Associated Press • Oct 2, 2019
nps.gov

Environmental groups that have long pushed to bring down a huge Colorado River dam along the Arizona-Utah border are suing the federal government.

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