Waterlaw

11/14/2024

An interesting article that summarizes what we all know: that historical basin yields are, literally, a thing of the past

Water from Colorado's West Slope basins plays a vital role in supporting the economy and natural environment across seven western U.S. states, but a new study finds that even under modest climate projections, the basins face a potential tipping point where traditional water delivery levels to Lake P...

08/05/2024

Thank you to the University of Tulsa for posting this video for National Water Quality Month!

06/07/2024

https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/03/northern-water-grand-county-colorado-river-flow-agreement/

It only took 13 years, but success in placing the Bunte Highline Ditch water rights to a use that benefits both East and West Slope! Thanks to Scott for doing the heavy lift on this.

Under a new agreement, Grand County can release up to 7,000 acre-feet of water from nearby reservoirs into the Colorado River.

04/24/2024

This just popped up on FB 11 years ago. Scott, Ramsey, and me walking out of the Supreme Court after the argument. An incredible experience shared with incredible partners.

03/06/2024

Off to Palm Springs for a round table discussion of issues facing the Colorado and Rio Grande basins.

An Invitational Forum to Discuss The Nation’s Most Precious Resource Our mission is to bring together the nation’s most knowledgeable and experienced minds in water law from across the nation to discuss opportunities and solutions to the nation’s water issues. Board Members:John Draper, Santa ...

03/03/2022

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/03/us/lake-powell-water-colorado-river-climate/index.html

The US Bureau of Reclamation told CNN it is currently anticipating water levels in Lake Powell to reach a significant elevation of 3,525 feet above sea level sometime between March 10 and 16, putting hydropower generation at heightened risk of being forced offline.

02/10/2022

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-destroy-forever-chemicals/

Health-damaging PFASs are nearly impossible to break down—but a new hot-water technique can destroy them

01/07/2022

Proudly announcing:

01/06/2022

THERE ARE VERY FEW THINGS COOLER THAN THIS. Click and trace a drop of water's path anywhere in the country. Highly educational and just plain cool.

Watch the path of a raindrop from anywhere in the contiguous United States

11/22/2021

NOT SURPRISING: The Supreme Court unanimously sided with TN over Mississippi's claim that TN was stealing its groundwater. From the arguments MS made, MS really never understood groundwater or what arguments were available.

Confirming expectations, the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously denied Mississippi’s claim that Tennessee is stealing its groundwater. If Mississippi wants to pursue its groundwater battle with Tennessee, it will have to file a new complaint with the court asking for an equitable apportionment of...

09/25/2021

https://www.livescience.com/united-states-southwest-drought-worst-in-history

DROUGHT IN SOUTHWEST WORST IN RECORDED HISTORY

And there's no end in sight.

08/09/2020

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-08-08/drought-continues-to-expand-as-the-monsoon-in-the-southwest-has-been-largely-a-no-show

Dry westerly flow over Southern California has kept moisture to the south and east