/tags/drought Drought en-US Copyright �ʹ���ַ/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:33:53 GMT /news/2025-04-23/embracing-water-wise-landscapes-and-gardens-with-the-help-of-state-legislation New laws and policies from state lawmakers are pushing for more drought-tolerant properties. Part of the effort is restricting what HOAs can ban. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:33:53 GMT /news/2025-04-23/embracing-water-wise-landscapes-and-gardens-with-the-help-of-state-legislation Alex Murphy, Erin O'Toole /2025-04-22/drought-has-increased-significantly-across-mountain-west-states Drought this spring has increased significantly across our region, with some states already hitting the highest levels. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:50:58 GMT /2025-04-22/drought-has-increased-significantly-across-mountain-west-states Yvette Fernandez /news/2024-12-14/after-once-in-a-generation-funding-helped-save-colorado-river-water-an-uncertain-future-for-conservation Money from the Inflation Reduction Act has helped save water in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin. President-elect Trump appears poised to take away funding for those programs. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024-12-14/after-once-in-a-generation-funding-helped-save-colorado-river-water-an-uncertain-future-for-conservation Alex Hager /news/2024-12-06/colorado-river-states-bluster-and-bicker-ahead-of-an-uncertain-future-for-the-water-supply The seven states that share the shrinking river are deeply divided about new rules for its future. They met in Las Vegas for the annual Colorado River Water Users Association, or CRWUA, conference. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:24:02 GMT /news/2024-12-06/colorado-river-states-bluster-and-bicker-ahead-of-an-uncertain-future-for-the-water-supply Alex Hager /news/2024-12-03/colorado-river-states-hold-an-uncomfortable-reunion-in-las-vegas 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. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024-12-03/colorado-river-states-hold-an-uncomfortable-reunion-in-las-vegas Alex Hager /news/2024-11-20/white-house-urges-colorado-river-states-to-pick-up-the-pace-of-negotiations The Biden Administration's Interior Department released proposals for managing the river in an apparent attempt to nudge the states toward agreement. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:30:42 GMT /news/2024-11-20/white-house-urges-colorado-river-states-to-pick-up-the-pace-of-negotiations Alex Hager /news/2024-11-20/in-the-dry-colorado-river-delta-the-future-of-these-green-oases-hangs-in-the-balance The Colorado River Delta is almost entirely dry, but environmentalists are hoping they can keep getting water to restore habitats after a U.S.-Mexico agreement expires in 2026. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-20/in-the-dry-colorado-river-delta-the-future-of-these-green-oases-hangs-in-the-balance Alex Hager /news/2024-11-14/high-heat-driving-colorado-droughts-even-when-it-rains-and-snows-study-finds Temperature rise from climate change means trouble for Western states robbed of moisture by “thirstier” atmosphere. Listen to our "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth, and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:57:22 GMT /news/2024-11-14/high-heat-driving-colorado-droughts-even-when-it-rains-and-snows-study-finds Michael Booth, The Colorado Sun /news/2024-10-12/feds-rule-that-next-round-of-drought-relief-funding-wont-cover-tribes-unused-water Tribal leaders want to be included again in federal funding through the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for conservation programs in the Upper Basin. The money would pay groups like the Southern Ute Indian Tribe for water they are not using. Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-12/feds-rule-that-next-round-of-drought-relief-funding-wont-cover-tribes-unused-water Heather Sackett, Aspen Journalism /news/2024-09-11/can-eating-less-beef-and-dairy-help-save-the-colorado-river Nearly half of the water drawn from the Colorado River goes to feed for beef and dairy cows. Researchers say modest changes in American diets could help farmers use less water — and help the climate. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:00:04 GMT /news/2024-09-11/can-eating-less-beef-and-dairy-help-save-the-colorado-river Erin Stone