A groundbreaking new research report demonstrates that our changing climate has resulted in a 19% decline in Colorado River flows in the last two decades. The report also shows that three of the four Upper Basin states (Utah, Colorado and New Mexico) are overusing their rights to Colorado River water and have not reduced their use in the face of a declining water supply.
Read MoreEarth Day comes on the heels of Governor Cox’s Executive Order declaring a state of emergency due to extreme drought conditions. Governor Cox recommended some mild water conservation measures which fail to provide the vital leadership Utahns deserve in this climate change mega drought.
Read MoreHB 297 would create a new water agency to advance climate change denial, Lake Powell Pipeline, and backroom dealmaking. It’s being rushed through both chambers at the Utah Capitol, at the behest of water lobbyists eager to receive billions in tax payer dollars.
Read MoreA Coalition seeks an investigation into Kane County Water District proposal for $22 million in taxpayer funding and whether it violates federal law. Project purpose was claimed to be agricultural, but money is really for municipal water in suburbs of St. George.
Read MoreUtah’s largest new water diversion in Colorado River Basin ignites a modern water war, results in veiled threat of litigation by other states. In a stunning letter to the Secretary of Interior, a coalition of state water agencies, large water suppliers, and Governors’ representatives of Nevada, Arizona, California, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico are asking that Utah’s controversial Lake Powell Pipeline be placed on hold.
Read MoreThe Division of Water Resources and Washington County Water District are continuing to avoid transparency about the costs of the Lake Powell Pipeline in a recent press release. The Division claims the project costs just $1.4 billion, but provides no evidence to support this claim.
Read MoreA group of nonprofits and businesses is worried that a state water agency is intentionally withholding cost estimates from Utahns because of public criticism of cutting public services to make way for Pipeline spending.
Read MoreThe Utah Rivers Council submitted a 60 page protest against the water rights application for the proposed Lake Powell Pipeline. Our protest asks the State Engineer to reject the water rights application, focusing specifically on the Pipeline’s substantial threat to public welfare and outlining the scores of climate change studies…
Read MoreAs a glimmer of good news during uncertain times, Utah water cartel members announced that the Kane County Water District is backing out of the proposed $3 billion Lake Powell Pipeline. Yes, you read correctly.
Read MoreThere are dozens of bills on water this legislative session, some good and some bad. The Utah Rivers Council has refocused our efforts on two bills, H.B. 40 sponsored by Representative Melissa Ballard and H.B. 328 proposed by Representative Joel Ferry.
Read MoreHouse Bill 328 is first step to diverting Green River Water to Wasatch Front lawns. Utah Representative Joel Ferry, Brigham City, is running H.B. 328 to divert the Green River to provide water to America’s most wasteful water users – Wasatch Front residents.
Read MoreThis legislative session, there are dozens of bills being debated that impact the future of water and the well being of Utah’s environment. We’ve broken down each of the bills, including relevant information you should know and links to each bill if you want to read further!
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