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Colorado River cuts spark broad uncertainty for Western cities and farms
environment5 days ago

Colorado River cuts spark broad uncertainty for Western cities and farms

A federal plan to trim Colorado River water use by about 1.25 million acre-feet annually for the next two years will force California, Nevada, and Arizona to take mandatory cuts while other states may voluntarily reduce, intensifying uncertainty for cities, farmers, and tribes across seven states as reservoirs fall to record lows and drought persists, with communities like Cave Creek facing continued growth limits and farmers delaying plantings.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#bureau-of-reclamation#colorado-river#drought
US Plans Sweeping Colorado River Allocations Cuts Amid Drought and Overuse
environment3 months ago

US Plans Sweeping Colorado River Allocations Cuts Amid Drought and Overuse

Federal water managers are planning sweeping cuts to Colorado River allocations amid ongoing drought and overuse, affecting multiple states and water users across the basin with the aim of stabilizing reservoir levels and ensuring long-term supply, though the move is likely to spark political negotiation and impact farms, cities, and local economies.

via Yahoo|
#bureau-of-reclamation#colorado-river#drought
policy7 months ago

Trump-Era Colorado River Talks Put Western Water Policy to the Test

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum convened seven-state governors to press for a new Colorado River agreement as climate-driven drought shrinks flows for 40 million people and 5.5 million acres of farmland. Downstream Arizona, California and Nevada seek mandatory cuts, while upstream Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming push for voluntary measures; no breakthrough emerged ahead of the Feb. 14 deadline, with a five-year interim deal floated as a pragmatic path forward. Looming is the end-of-year rule set and a risk that court battles could decide allocations if a key compact’s tripwire is crossed. Snowpack is grim this winter, threatening Lake Powell hydropower and downstream deliveries, and options include upstream releases or reduced releases to Lake Mead. Politically, the issue intersects with tensions between Trump, Newsom and Polis, complicating negotiations.

via Politico|
#climate-change#colorado-river#interior-department
West Coast States Diverge from CDC on COVID Vaccine Guidelines
health11 months ago

West Coast States Diverge from CDC on COVID Vaccine Guidelines

California and other western states have issued their own COVID, influenza, and RSV vaccine guidelines that differ from CDC recommendations, citing concerns over political interference and the dismantling of independent scientific oversight by the CDC under the Trump administration and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s influence. The new guidelines promote vaccination for all eligible groups, including children and pregnant women, and California has passed a law allowing the state to base immunization guidance on independent organizations instead of the CDC. This move reflects a broader trend of states diverging from CDC recommendations amid political and scientific disputes.

via CBS News|
#california#cdc#covid-vaccine
West Coast States Defy CDC with Independent COVID Vaccine Guidance
health11 months ago

West Coast States Defy CDC with Independent COVID Vaccine Guidance

Four Western states (California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii) issued their own vaccine guidelines, recommending COVID-19, flu, and R.S.V. vaccines for broad populations, in opposition to federal efforts led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The guidelines align with major medical organizations and emphasize vaccination for vulnerable groups.

via The New York Times|
#covid-19#flu-vaccine#health
Biden's Last-Ditch Efforts to Secure Colorado River's Future Amid Looming Crisis
politics1 year ago

Biden's Last-Ditch Efforts to Secure Colorado River's Future Amid Looming Crisis

The Biden administration is urgently working to secure an agreement among seven Western states on the allocation of the Colorado River's water before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. This effort aims to protect the river basin, a crucial water source for millions, amid increasing aridity and population growth in the West. However, significant disagreements persist between upper-basin and lower-basin states, making a consensus unlikely before the deadline. The federal Bureau of Reclamation is leading the negotiations, with the potential for a Supreme Court battle if no agreement is reached.

via CNN|
#biden-administration#colorado-river#politics
"Colorado River States Clash Over Long-Term Water Cut Plans"
environment2 years ago

"Colorado River States Clash Over Long-Term Water Cut Plans"

Seven Western states are preparing for future water cuts from the Colorado River as water levels continue to decrease due to climate change. The upper and lower basin states have submitted competing plans on how to allocate future cuts, with disagreements over who should bear the brunt of reductions. The upper basin proposal puts mandatory cuts on the lower basin states if Lake Mead falls to a certain threshold, while the lower basin plan proposes monitoring water levels in seven different reservoirs to determine when cuts would be necessary. Tensions are high as states seek to find a compromise before the current operating guidelines expire in 2026.

via CNN|
#colorado-river#drought#environment