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Colorado secures $40 million federal funding for Shoshone water rights
Colorado received $40 million from the Bureau of Reclamation to acquire Shoshone water rights, protecting Colorado River flows and supporting water security.
Evergreen Real Estate Group opens 60-unit affordable housing in Rifle
Evergreen Real Estate Group completed Rifle Apartments, a 60-unit affordable housing community in Rifle, now 95% leased with income-restricted units.
Upper basin governors urge caution on Colorado River water releases
Governors of Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah urge careful water releases from Flaming Gorge to protect Lake Powell amid drought.
The Bureau of Reclamation releases draft EIS for post-2026 river ops
The Bureau of Reclamation released a draft EIS outlining options for post-2026 Colorado River operations as drought pressures complicate future reservoir management.
Colorado River states stall on long-term water deal
Colorado River water negotiators remain divided on a long-term agreement as drought, overuse and a looming 2026 deadline pressure Western states.
Colorado River crisis deepens as new report warns of risks
A new report warns the Colorado River basin faces severe shortages as reservoirs shrink and climate pressures grow. Researchers urge urgent reforms to protect water supplies.
Colorado advances Shoshone water rights for river protection
Colorado approved the acquisition of the Shoshone water rights to secure permanent instream flow protection for the Colorado River and begin water court proceedings.
White House drops water expert as Colorado River talks loom
The White House withdrew Ted Cooke’s nomination to lead the Bureau of Reclamation as states negotiate a critical Colorado River water-sharing plan.
Colorado River crisis sparks calls to curb water waste
Environmental groups urge the federal government to curb wasteful water use in the Colorado River as drought and climate change threaten supplies.
