Colorado River states have two different plans for managing water. Here's why they disagree
The seven states that use water from the Colorado River have proposed competing plans for how the river should be managed in the future.
March 1st Water Supply Outlook Report for Utah
February was a great month for Utah’s snowpack! We received 157% of our typical amount of snow water equivalent (SWE) for the month, and... more ››
Long-term Colorado River rescue plan at an impasse? It's north vs. south in the West
Will seven Western states be able to rapidly craft a voluntary plan to keep the Colorado River afloat for decades to come? It’s... more ››
Does Utah’s water future mean importing it from other states?
By Amy Joi O’Donoghue Feb 12, 2024, 5:57pm MSTUtah, among the most arid states in the nation, may someday have to contemplate importing... more ››
February 1st Water Supply Outlook Report for Utah
Utah got a nice boost to its snowpack in January! The statewide snow water equivalent (SWE) percent of normal increased... more ››
Presentation Slides from the 2024 Uintah Basin Water Summit
Post-2026 Colorado River Operations Scoping Comments
Reclamation is working to make all of the Post-2026 scoping comments received in response to the Notice of Intent published on June 16,... more ››
September 1st Climate and Water Report for Utah
The following summary provides a snapshot of Utah’s current water conditions in both our valley and mountain areas as of September 1st. ... more ››
10th Circuit backs Green River water exchange between federal government and Utah
(CN) — Utah may continue drawing water from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir as part of a Trump-era water deal with federal regulators, the 10th... more ››
Special Report on Utah’s snowpack conditions: NEW RECORD STATEWIDE SNOWPACK!
The purpose of this Special Report is to highlight that as of today we have broken the record for statewide snowpack measured at... more ››
March 1st Water Supply Outlook Report for Utah
The snow keeps coming! We are now roughly one month from when Utah’s snowpack typically peaks, and our conditions remain outstanding. ... more ››
February 1st Water Supply Outlook Report for Utah
This is the winter we’ve been waiting for! As of February 1st, the statewide snow water equivalent (SWE) measured at our SNOTEL sites was... more ››
Having rejected a consensus agreement, California submits its own alternative
SCPP Proposal Deadline Extended to March 1, 2023
The Upper Division States, acting through the Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC), are extending the deadline for 2023 System... more ››
The Colorado River Basin States Offer Alternative for the Bureau of Reclamation to Consider
On January 31, 2023, six of the seven Colorado River Basin States (California declined to join) issued a letter in response to the Bureau... more ››
Update on Utah's Snowpack Conditions: Records are being broken!
The purpose of this Special Report is to highlight the exceptional snowpack conditions being observed at Utah’s SNOTEL sites. This one-page... more ››
Utah Water Supply Outlook - January 1, 2023
What a great start to our winter snowpack season! As of January 1st, the statewide snow water equivalent (SWE) measured at our SNOTEL... more ››
System Conservation Pilot Program (SCPP) Reauthorized as Part of Omnibus Bill
The System Conservation Pilot Program (SCPP) for the Upper Colorado River Basin has been reauthorized as part of the Fiscal Year 2023... more ››