Colorado River Project
Click on the banner, here or the first sentence under Goals to enter the project site Goals This project explores alternative Colorado River water supply and river management strategies. Our…
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
This historic legislation will: Deliver clean water to all American families and eliminate the nation’s lead service lines The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest $55 billion to expand access to…
Update: Beware of Water Board Bearing Gifts (Part 2 of 2)
Carson City, NV, April 5. "Rehearing denied." With those two words, the Nevada Supreme Court again rejected an attempt by attorneys for the Virgin Valley Water Board to usurp traditional…
On the Water Front: Shortage, Accelerated
Since our last check-in on the Colorado River’s water shortage, our water forecast has only worsened. Meanwhile, the political forecast for federal climate action remains as bleak as ever. As we face a worsening water shortage, and as we contend with the apparent shortage in political will to properly address climate change, let’s examine why this pair of shortages is such a huge problem for us.
The Climate Crisis Hits Home (Again)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkd-uzgYdzU Up north, Lake Tahoe's water levels have plummeted to levels unseen since the tail end of the 2012-17 super-drought. Following a series of monstrous wildfires that burned their way…
On the Water Front: Shortage
Just last month, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation officially declared a Tier One Shortage for both of the Colorado River’s major reservoirs. Last week, Reclamation announced a revised forecast that’s even more grim.
How bad is it along the Colorado River, and how much worse might it get if we don’t get our act together soon?
Water Board Attorney begs help to get his chestnuts out of the fire in water case.
Mesquite, NV., Years into the civil suit over water pricing, Virgin Valley Water Board (VVWB) Attorney Jedediah (Bo) Bingham has called for help to get his chestnuts out of the…
Climate Change Impact on Minorities in Southwest
BY: JENIFFER SOLIS – SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 6:37 AM (Nevda Current) The worst effects of climate change are disproportionately falling on “underserved communities who are least able to prepare for,…
Infrastructure Watch: Climate Matters
With “Infrastructure Week” becoming more of an “Infrastructure Year”, we continue to await Congress’ next moves on a pair of bills that may result in lasting change and realignment for America’s economy. But in the last few days, we’ve seen some sobering reminders of how America and our global climate simply don’t have much time to wait.
Believe it or not, climate change doesn’t wait for updates on legislation.
St. George Pipeline Dead
Shortage Declaration Declared For Lower Colorado River Basin By Joan Meiners St. George Spectrum & Daily News "St. George is not going to get their pipeline," said Robin Silver, a…
