Wednesday Top of the Scroll: To save precious Colorado River water, groups want government to weigh ‘beneficial use’
Earlier this year, several environmental groups sent a petition to the federal government with a seemingly simple message: Ensure that water from the imperiled Colorado River is not wasted and only being delivered for “reasonable” and “beneficial” uses. The organizations urged the Bureau of Reclamation to use its authority to curb water waste in the Lower Basin states: California, Arizona and Nevada. … The petitioning groups argue reducing water waste could help ensure the river has a sustainable future. But others worry cuts could bring hardship to farmers and consumers.
Other Colorado River news:
- PBS News Hour: Video: California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines
- CBS Colorado: Colorado River Trail to close as wildlife officials remove invasive fish from Rocky Mountain National Park
- KJCT (Grand Junction, Colo.): Warmer water temperature impact on local fish
