Western Water News

Historic Investments in Water, Bipartisan Budget Deal Close Out the 2022 Arizona Legislative Session–but No Progress on Rural Groundwater Management
June 27, 2022 — The Water for Arizona Coalition celebrates $440 million in conservation investments, but mourns the lack of movement on groundwater.
APP and The Nature Conservancy to Lead Great Salt Lake Water Trust
June 16, 2022 — “The selection ensures expert management of an unprecedented $40 million program to protect the drying lake.”
New Dire Colorado River Warnings from the Federal Government
June 15, 2022 — Arizona’s leaders must take action to conserve water supplies.
Water flows in the Colorado River Delta.
Water for the Colorado River Delta in a Dry Year
May 18, 2022 — Binational agreement a model for river management in a APP change world.
Stumbling Toward “Day Zero” on the Colorado River
April 22, 2022 — Urgent action needed from seven states and feds to avoid water crisis.
Building a Resilient Arizona by Investing in the State’s Natural Resources
April 20, 2022 — APP’s state budget priorities for the 2022 legislative session
Federal Funding Provides Some Wins for Water Conservation and Birds in the West
April 14, 2022 — While many programs received increases, more funding is needed to address APP change and prolonged drought.
Generational Advancements in Utah Water Policies this Year (Part 2)
April 11, 2022 — Major new funding and new flexibility improve the outlook for people and birds, even in drought.
Generational Advancements in Great Salt Lake Water Policies this Year (Part 1)
March 22, 2022 — Major new funding and new flexibility improve the outlook for people and birds, even in drought.
Western Sandpiper.
Funding for Saline Lakes Science included in Federal Spending Bill
March 11, 2022 — An important step to begin addressing challenges facing saline lake habitats—yet more funding needed.