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Severe Weather
Judge orders proposed Rio Grande decree to be made public
The river, which flows from the mountains in southern Colorado to Mexico, is managed through a system of federal dams and canals under a decades-old agreement.
Environment
Flaming Gorge falls as drought felt higher up Colorado River
A boating and fishing paradise on the Utah-Wyoming line is feeling the effects of the two-decade megadrought gripping Western states.
Environment
Desert farms in Utah flourish with water from Colorado River
Compared to neighboring states, Utah is less dependent on water from the Colorado River. Still, the state aggressively pursues conservation measures.
Environment
'We took things for granted': Colorado River basin tribes without water rights
For the Hualapai Tribe's major tourist center at Grand Canyon West, they can't draw water from the river, even though their land borders it.
Environment
On Western Slope, a clash of farming, water and Wall Street
With the Colorado River overtaxed, Grand Valley farmers face some of the most urgent questions regarding the future of water in the state and the West.
Environment
Increasing pressures on Colorado River water in New Mexico
Colorado River and reservoir management was designed during a much wetter period. Now, water officials are grappling with how to make do with less.
Environment
Arizona worries about access to Colorado River water
The future of farming in the state and of its second largest drinking water supply for urban residents are all mired in uncertainty.
Environment
In Mexico's dry north, Colorado River adds to uncertainty
By the time the Colorado River reaches Mexico, just a fraction of its water is left. Now, that supply is more at risk than ever.
Colorado Climate
Stressed Colorado River keeps California desert farms alive
California may be forced to give something up in the coming years as hotter and drier weather causes the river to drop to dangerously low levels.
Environment
100 years after compact, Colorado River nearing crisis point
Over the last two decades, pressure has intensified on the river as the driest 22-year stretch in the past 1,200 years has gripped the southwestern U.S.
Environment
PHOTOS: 100 years after compact, Colorado River nearing crisis point
Over the last two decades, pressure has intensified on the river as the driest 22-year stretch in the past 1,200 years has gripped the southwestern U.S.
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