Results for keyword: Colorado River
-
Another water-short year in the Southwest is taking its toll
Generous spring snow storms were a momentary, if welcome, distraction from the region's real weather story: drought.
by Cally Carswell, May 13, 2013 -
Spread the word and get an exclusive HCN poster
"Friends" campaign offers the new Colorado River Basin poster; Craig Childs wins Orion Book Award; John Dougherty produces "Cyanide Beach" documentary on mine pollution.
by Jodi Peterson, Apr 29, 2013 -
Grand Canyon floods and native fish
Scientists thought periodic, controlled floods in the Grand Canyon might help native fish. But so far, there's little evidence they have.
by Cally Carswell, Sep 16, 2012 -
Las Vegas needs to let the market decide where the water goes
The only reason Las Vegas has managed to thrive in the scorching desert is that its water is subsidized and its use is disconnected from the real cost.
by Andrew B. Wilson, Jan 03, 2012 -
Brad Udall on Australian water reform
Lessons from Australia for the Colorado River Basin
by Cally Carswell, Oct 09, 2011 -
River Town
Flagstaff, Ariz., may not really have its own river, but to many of its residents it is a true river town.
by Christa Sadler, Jun 26, 2011 -
In Navajoland, a contentious water deal divides the tribe
The Navajos are on the brink of getting water they've long been entitled to, but not everybody on the reservation is pleased.
by Matt Jenkins, Mar 01, 2011 -
Draining the tub
Lake Mead has dropped below its record low, and the reservoir's future does not look good.
by Emilene Ostlind, Nov 08, 2010 -
Hoover Dam: marvel and folly
Hoover Dam is an amazing piece of engineering, but it has outlived its usefulness.
by John Weisheit, Nov 03, 2010 -
Net losses
There are four endangered fish in the Colorado River: the Colorado pikeminnow, bonytail, humpback chub and razorback sucker.
by Hillary Rosner, Jun 24, 2010






