Shared Risk at the Heart of Dispute over Colorado River

The Colorado River Basin Has Lost Enough Groundwater Alone To Fill Lake Mead

Groundwater is running out at 2.4 times the speed of surface water.

Shared risk at the heart of dispute over Colorado River

Railroad tracks run along the Colorado River as it flows along Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon near Glenwood Springs. (William Woody for Colorado Newsline)A version of this story originally appeared in Big Pivots. Even-steven. That was the intent of delegates from the seven basin states in 1922 when they met near Santa Fe to forge a compact governing the Colorado River. But what exactly did they agree upon? That has become a sticking point…

Could the Colorado River Crisis Leave 40 Million Americans Without Water?

What happens when the lifeline of an entire region starts disappearing? We're witnessing this exact scenario unfold in the American Southwest, where the Colorado River water crisis is reaching unprecedented levels. Welcome to FreeAstroScience.com, where we break down complex scientific challenges into terms everyone can understand. Today, we're diving deep into one of America's most pressing environmental emergencies. We invite you to join us on…

BIG PIVOTS: Shared Risk at the Heart of the Colorado River Debate – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

But what exactly did they agree upon? That has become a sticking point in 2025 as states have squared off about rules governing the river...