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Finding Columbia spotted frogs in Utah's mountains is not easy. But it's possible, with a guide like Paula Trater. She leads a visitor down a dirt path,...
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Water agencies throughout the West are changing their operations during the coronavirus outbreak to make sure cities and farms don't run dry. Their…
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Colorado has its first two "presumptive positive" cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the latest coronavirus. State health officials on Thursday...
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Coal-fired power plants are closing, or being given firm deadlines for closure, across the country. In the Western states that make up the overallocated...
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A warming climate is already causing river flows in the Southwest’s largest watershed to decline, according to a new study from federal scientists. And...
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Every time thick, dark rain clouds move over the deserts that surround Las Vegas, there's an anticipatory buzz. Flora and fauna alike begin preparing...
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With short-term drought plans finished, water managers from across the Southwest recently gathered in Las Vegas to figure out what's next. The Colorado...
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The West’s water security is wrapped up in snow. When it melts, it becomes drinking and irrigation water for millions throughout the region. A high...
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The federal government is now taking comments on alternatives to a project in western Colorado notorious for causing earthquakes. The Bureau of...
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As climate change continues to sap the Colorado River’s water, some users face serious legal risks to their supplies, according to a new analysis by...