Lake Powell

The mountains that feed the Colorado River with snowmelt are strikingly dry. Many ranges are less than 50% of their average snow for this time of year.

The Lower Basin states are asking for a fresh look at proposals for sharing the shrinking Colorado River water supply and changes to Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Dam.

The water conservation pilot will use state money to compensate farmers who temporarily stop irrigating some of their land. It aims to launch by April, but some hurdles remain.

St. George is on track for its driest winter ever, and southwest Utah’s snowpack stands at record lows.

Inflation Reduction Act money helped save water in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin. President-elect Donald Trump appears poised to take away that funding.

As the Colorado River Water Users Association gathers, the seven river states are like kids coming home to a family reunion. Policy watchers are frustrated with their level of disagreement.

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.

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.

The U.S. government announced water cuts will preserve the status quo on the Colorado River. Meanwhile, states, tribes and others are negotiating how they will share river water after 2026, when guidelines governing the river expire.

The fall of the Toilet Bowl at Lake Powell is a sad reminder that the spectacular geological arches that dot southern Utah’s landscape aren’t guaranteed to be there forever.

The geological feature, also known as the “Double Arch” or the “Hole in the Roof,” collapsed on Aug. 8. National Park Service officials said no injuries were reported.

Some experts say the System Conservation Pilot Program is costly and may not be the most effective way to save Colorado River water.