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Quitobaquito pond, July 18, 2020.

'A worst-case scenario': Leaks, dust, water pumping and drought plague Quitobaquito

Border-hugging spring and its pond are sacred to Hia C-ed O'odham and the Tohono O'odham communities
Scientists have been studying the Colorado River, shown here from above Deer Creek Falls, for nearly four decades to understand the environmental impacts of the Glen Canyon Dam on a water source used by around 40 million people in seven states. The environment, climate change, tribal rights and those water users will all be considered in river-management talks expected to begin later this year.

Humpback chub 'alien abductions' help frame the future of the Colorado River

While not considered very "charismatic," this keystone fish plays an important role in water policy.
A drone photo shows construction work beginning in the San Pedro riverbed on June 30, 2020.

Border wall construction begins across San Pedro River

The controversial project across Arizona's last free-flowing river is underway.
The Humboldt River between Lovelock and Winnemucca on February 25, 2020. The river provides water to towns along the I-80 corridor, mines, businesses and agricultural operations in northern Nevada.

In Nevada, investors eye underground water storage as a path to profits

Some worry certain projects could threaten supplies in a place where water is already tight.
The Colorado River flows beneath Cibola Valley's Farmers' Bridge.

Arizona housing growth tees up opportunity for water investors

As Central Arizona booms, Phoenix exurbs are looking to rural areas for more water.
The Colorado River, the source of the Grand Valley’s irrigation water, flows through Debeque Canyon.

Western Colorado water purchases stir up worries about the future of farming

An investment trend based on the potential value of water has rekindled fears about the future of water in the West.
A train passes over the water in Cibola, Arizona. June 2020.

Growing Arizona metros look to rural communities for water

Private companies are also hoping to profit off the demand.
Drone camera image of border wall construction along the San Pedro River in early June, 2020.

CBP reveals a few more details about San Pedro River border barrier

The agency held an invitation-only meeting Friday to provide an update on the project.
The Colorado River, west of Yuma, Arizona, before it reaches Morelos Dam on the U.S.-Mexico border.

No border wall for Arizona tribe's Colorado River stretch

The cross-border Cocopah Indian Tribe has lived along the river delta for centuries.
Drone camera image of border wall construction along the San Pedro River in early June, 2020.

Border wall construction results in 'loss of trust' from community

While many locals are disturbed by the actual construction, they say being ignored in the process has been equally frustrating.
A court document submitted by federal attorneys May 20 eliminates funding for a stretch of border wall that would have crossed through tribal land.

Defense Department cuts funding for border wall section in Yuma

A court document pulls funding for a 7-mile stretch that would have crossed tribal land.
Lake Mead outside of Las Vegas.

Report: Arizona's Colorado River water supply will hold steady next year

A state water manager says voluntary water reductions as part of the drought contingency plan are working in the short term.
A view of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area.

Environmentalists sue BLM over grazing in San Pedro conservation area

Groups say allowing cattle grazing to continue harms the San Pedro's riparian landscape.
Many Navajo haul non-potable water from windmills like this one for their sheep and to do the washing.

Navajo access to water compounds response to coronavirus

Many on the Navajo Nation must drive miles for water, groceries and necessities.
Looking upstream Sabino Creek on one of the bridges at the popular recreation site in Tucson in early winter.

Arizona working to define and protect its waterways cut from Clean Water Act

The state needs to fill a regulatory gap following the new "Waters of the U.S." rule.
Craig Station, a coal fired power plant in northwest Colorado, is slated to close by 2030.

As Western coal plants close, what happens to their water?

Closures looming, communities are starting to discuss how this newly freed up water should be put to use.

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