As Lake Powell and Lake Mead near critical elevations, federal planners face narrowing operational options that could reshape ...

A draft environmental impact statement by the Bureau of Reclamation outlines post-2026 Colorado River dam operations, ...

Five potential operating plans for the Colorado River after current agreements expire in 2026 anchor a new federal ...

Giant dams built to conserve the Colorado River have nearly wiped out nearby native cottonwood trees, causing big ecosystem disruption. Tiny dams built to mimic those built by beavers could bring them ...

Lake Mead sits low behind Hoover Dam, near Boulder City, Nevada, on Dec. 16, 2021. The federal government could exercise control of the dam and reservoir if states aren't able to agree on new rules ...

The Laguna Dam, the first dam built on the Colorado River, played a crucial role in shaping the region's water management and infrastructure. Join us as we visit this historic site, exploring its ...

Lakes Mead and Powell, the largest reservoirs on the Colorado River, do not just store water. Their dams, Hoover and Glen Canyon, also generate electricity. This hydropower drives irrigation pumps and ...

Giant dams built to tame the Colorado River have nearly wiped out native cottonwood trees along many riverbanks, disrupting local ecosystems. But new tiny dams, built to mimic ones that beavers make, ...