/western-water-coverage Throughout the history of the American West, water issues have shown their ability to both unite and divide communities. As an imbalance between water supplies and demands grows in the region, KUNC is committed to covering the stories that emerge. en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:21:30 GMT /news/2024-09-11/a-major-colorado-river-water-transfer-has-some-asking-for-more-details The Colorado River District wants to buy water used by the Shoshone hydropower, but a Front Range water supplier wants to see more data. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:21:30 GMT /news/2024-09-11/a-major-colorado-river-water-transfer-has-some-asking-for-more-details Alex Hager /news/2024-09-09/lake-powell-plumbing-will-be-repaired-but-some-say-glen-canyon-dam-needs-a-long-term-fix The river outlet pipes inside Glen Canyon Dam are getting a $9 million repair job, but conservation groups want to see more permanent changes at Lake Powell. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-09-09/lake-powell-plumbing-will-be-repaired-but-some-say-glen-canyon-dam-needs-a-long-term-fix Alex Hager /news/2024-08-29/which-colorado-city-has-the-tastiest-tap-water-the-results-are-in Judges at an annual competition in Keystone picked Denver's water as the best tasting. Louisville and Broomfield were also on the podium. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-08-29/which-colorado-city-has-the-tastiest-tap-water-the-results-are-in Alex Hager /news/2024-08-23/for-better-water-forecasts-scientists-say-we-should-pay-more-attention-to-spring The Colorado River starts as mountain snow, but climate change has made it harder to predict how much will flow into streams every year. A new study says springtime sun, rain and plants could make it easier. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-08-23/for-better-water-forecasts-scientists-say-we-should-pay-more-attention-to-spring Alex Hager /news/2024-08-20/as-lake-powell-shrinks-a-thriving-desert-oasis-is-coming-back In Glen Canyon, home to Lake Powell, the shrinking reservoir has revealed areas that were once submerged. These scientists are counting the plants that live there, and have found that they're mostly native. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-08-20/as-lake-powell-shrinks-a-thriving-desert-oasis-is-coming-back Alex Hager /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/2024-08-05/wildlife-experts-still-hunting-for-source-of-invasive-mussels-in-colorado-river Invasive zebra mussels could harm native fish and clog agricultural equipment. Until recently they had never before been seen in the stretch of the Colorado River near Grand Junction. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:56:46 GMT /news/2024-08-05/wildlife-experts-still-hunting-for-source-of-invasive-mussels-in-colorado-river Alex Hager /news/2024-07-15/these-three-words-from-1922-are-at-the-heart-of-the-latest-colorado-river-clash Negotiations over the water supply for 40 million people are hinged on how you interpret the words "will not cause," written into the century-old Colorado River Compact. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-07-15/these-three-words-from-1922-are-at-the-heart-of-the-latest-colorado-river-clash Alex Hager, Melissa Sevigny /news/2024-06-24/does-arizona-have-enough-water-phoenix-area-cities-are-spending-big-to-make-sure-it-does Cities around Phoenix are spending billions to develop water infrastructure. Local leaders say it's a necessary step as the Colorado River shrinks and groundwater dries up. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:45:00 GMT /news/2024-06-24/does-arizona-have-enough-water-phoenix-area-cities-are-spending-big-to-make-sure-it-does Alex Hager /news/2024-06-07/the-future-of-the-colorado-river-wont-be-decided-soon-states-say State, federal and tribal leaders met in Boulder, Colo. to talk about the Colorado River's next chapter. They don't appear close to an agreement. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:03:14 GMT /news/2024-06-07/the-future-of-the-colorado-river-wont-be-decided-soon-states-say Alex Hager