Recent developments on the Colorado River show positive signs for the reservoirs at Lake Powell and Lake Mead. The U.S. government has released plans to ensure sufficient water supply through 2026. Reservoirs are above historical averages, with room for more water storage. Conservation efforts and investments are being made to address the long-term challenges and potential droughts in the region.
The amount of water contained in the snowpack in northern Utah is in great shape ahead of the spring runoff, according to the Utah Division of Water Resources. #utahnews #utahdrought #Utahwater More 👇 https://t.co/Z03XI06ONr
All that snow in February has changed Utah's water outlook for the rest of the year. https://t.co/XWqfR9cDOB
The state’s reservoirs are at about 82% of capacity and generally in good condition, with the exception of Lake Powell, which is hovering at just a little above a third full. | By @Amyjoi16 https://t.co/kH6iQX7et8
Lake Mead water update as final Colorado River plan released https://t.co/s2aJkLb3c3
Negotiations over plans to conserve its waters starting in 2027 have bifurcated: Arizona and California, said they will give up massive amounts of water going forward, and are asking the rest of the river basin to cut back their water use https://t.co/uysgZTkHZS
The Biden administration will invest hundreds of millions of dollars to conserve the Colorado River Basin System, according to a federal report released on Tuesday. @ColtonKrolak has the story. https://t.co/LKYxYtoive
A bold proposal on changing the way water decisions are made comes from Nevada, Arizona and California https://t.co/DxiQ3CGFJy #8NN
The Colorado River is drying up. On Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced a short-term solution to a long problem, announcing conservation efforts with voluntary agreements designed to conserve more water. | By @Amyjoi16 https://t.co/jnCI17Tjjv
California's largest natural lake swells after atmospheric rivers https://t.co/bKWmV10S5H
Addressing the historic megadrought and conserving precious water resources is going to take an all-hands-on-deck approach. Read my statement on the latest proposal to protect the Colorado River Basin's critical water supply for future generations⤵️ https://t.co/2kaY0GL3hX
Utah and the other Upper Colorado River Basin states have proposed a plan to manage the future of the country's two largest reservoirs in the long term. https://t.co/K1rLnNUuij
Lake Powell and Lake Mead would likely hold more water after a new Colorado River plan released on Tuesday is fully in place. https://t.co/0XhEnAHs25
March storms start off strong, reinforcing Utah’s snowpack with one month until peak. https://t.co/q9uKSRJUOv https://t.co/1cifQyXtyo
After up to 130" of snow, California's snowpack has surged from a deficit to surplus. This should hold off any return of drought for a while. Water resource managers are calling it a "dream come true." Reporting by @MatthewCappucci and @HazardWriter: https://t.co/4Ik6ImjhUT
After a wet year and a push to conserve water in the Southwest, federal officials say the risk of the Colorado River’s reservoirs declining to critically low levels has substantially eased for the next couple of years. https://t.co/r64jK9Z4NW
Risks ease for Colorado River reservoirs after wet winter, but long-term challenges loom https://t.co/r64jK9YwYo
The federal government keeps spending on water agreements to make sure Lake Mead gets through drought years https://t.co/AJWif543RP #8NN
RESERVOIRS are doing well w/all the recent storms! They're above historical averages. Running below capacity & some may be able to store more. #CAwx https://t.co/H61d69qGLw https://t.co/WIjGNTeecu
An important development for the Colorado River: U.S. government releases plans for Lake Powell, Lake Mead through 2026 https://t.co/OGHAc5RUp8 #8NN
RESERVOIRS are doing well w/all the recent storms! There's still room to store more water. #CAwx https://t.co/8N8Eqp3lEI https://t.co/WIjGNTeecu