Tag: Larry Clever
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Polis moves to revamp team dealing with Colorado River drought crisis
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Under pressure to protect the state’s dwindling supply of Colorado River water from other states with more political clout, Colorado is reshuffling its river leadership team and asking lawmakers to approve $1.9 million in funding for a new policy and technology task force on river…
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States mull unpleasant options as feds demand huge cuts on Colorado River
Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming may face requests for voluntary cutbacks in their use of Colorado River water next year, as the federal government eyes releasing more water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir and as Arizona, California and Nevada scramble to find ways to slash water use quickly. Experts say these actions are among dozens…