/tags/california California en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:00:04 GMT /news/2024-09-11/can-eating-less-beef-and-dairy-help-save-the-colorado-river Nearly half of the water drawn from the Colorado River goes to feed for beef and dairy cows. Researchers say modest changes in American diets could help farmers use less water — and help the climate. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:00:04 GMT /news/2024-09-11/can-eating-less-beef-and-dairy-help-save-the-colorado-river Erin Stone /news/2024-08-14/a-plan-to-save-colorado-river-water-could-come-with-big-costs-both-financial-and-environmental The Imperial Irrigation District in California is the Colorado River's largest water user. A new conservation plan will spend hundreds of millions to save water, but environmental advocates raised concerns. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:48:46 GMT /news/2024-08-14/a-plan-to-save-colorado-river-water-could-come-with-big-costs-both-financial-and-environmental Alex Hager /news/2023-12-05/the-colorado-rivers-biggest-user-will-conserve-some-water-in-exchange-for-federal-dollars The Imperial Irrigation District in California announced it will conserve 100,000 acre-feet of water in 2024, less than its initial water conservation goals. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:25:13 GMT /news/2023-12-05/the-colorado-rivers-biggest-user-will-conserve-some-water-in-exchange-for-federal-dollars Alex Hager /news/2023-07-17/freeing-up-colorado-river-water-from-california-farms-will-take-more-than-just-money-just-ask-the-farmers Farmers in California's Imperial Valley have the single largest water allocation along the Colorado River. They say they need to be compensated before taking cutbacks. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT /news/2023-07-17/freeing-up-colorado-river-water-from-california-farms-will-take-more-than-just-money-just-ask-the-farmers Alex Hager /news/2023-07-14/community-reporting-of-woolsey-fire-provides-lessons-in-preparedness-post-marshall-fire Independent journalist Adriana Cargill shares how the experience and knowledge she gained from covering the Woolsey Fire might be helpful for Colorado residents during wildfire season. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:19:11 GMT /news/2023-07-14/community-reporting-of-woolsey-fire-provides-lessons-in-preparedness-post-marshall-fire Michael Lyle /news/2023-07-06/meet-the-colorado-rivers-newest-and-youngest-power-player JB Hamby represents the state of California in Colorado River negotiations. The 27 year-old is leaning on history and his Imperial Valley upbringing for guidance. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:38:54 GMT /news/2023-07-06/meet-the-colorado-rivers-newest-and-youngest-power-player Alex Hager /news/2023-05-24/explainer-what-does-the-latest-colorado-river-proposal-mean-for-california-arizona-nevada Facing the future with a dwindling Colorado River supply and intense pressure from the federal government, Arizona, California and Nevada have offered a plan to cut their water use significantly. Wed, 24 May 2023 16:03:22 GMT /news/2023-05-24/explainer-what-does-the-latest-colorado-river-proposal-mean-for-california-arizona-nevada Ken Ritter, Amy Taxin and Suman Naishadham, Associated Press /news/2023-03-08/was-california-consulted-in-recent-colorado-river-negotiations California officials say the state was not consulted as others that use water from the Colorado River drafted a six-state agreement to propose cutbacks. Representatives from Arizona, Utah and Colorado disagree. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:49:12 GMT /news/2023-03-08/was-california-consulted-in-recent-colorado-river-negotiations Alex Hager /environment/2023-01-31/six-states-agree-on-a-proposal-for-colorado-river-cutbacks-california-has-a-counter Six of the seven states that use water from the Colorado River proposed a way for the federal government to cut back on water use and protect dropping water levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 02:22:22 GMT /environment/2023-01-31/six-states-agree-on-a-proposal-for-colorado-river-cutbacks-california-has-a-counter Alex Hager /environment/2023-01-19/this-winters-rain-and-snow-wont-be-enough-to-pull-the-west-out-of-drought Heavy rain and snow could provide a boost to the Colorado River, where the nation's largest reservoirs are shrinking due to 23 years of drought and steady demand. But climate scientists warn that it will take more than one wet winter to end the drought. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:13:05 GMT /environment/2023-01-19/this-winters-rain-and-snow-wont-be-enough-to-pull-the-west-out-of-drought Alex Hager