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River Report Archive

Overview February 6, 2014

River Report: Devoted to Colorado River issues

The vast Colorado River Basin was the focus of River Report, the Foundation’s biannual newsletter that explored issues surrounding the lifeline of the Southwest and those that share its water – the seven western states, Mexico and numerous American Indian tribes. Launched in 1998, River Report traced the saga of sharing surpluses and shortages, restoring endangered fish and the Colorado River Delta, and issues related to drought, urban growth and climate change. Coverage of the Colorado River Basin was folded into our online Western Water news starting in 2018.

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Winter 2007 River Report
Preparing for an Uncertain Future: Climate Change and the Colorado River Basin

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Post August 1, 2007

Fall 2007 River Report
Urban Growth and Water: States Seek New Supplies

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Post January 1, 2007

Winter 2006-2007 River Report
Controlling the Salt: Crafting a Restoration Plan for the Salton Sea

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Post August 1, 2006

Fall 2006 River Report
Modifying Management of the Colorado River: Assembling the Pieces

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Post December 1, 2005

Winter 2005 River Report
Common Cause: Border Issues Unite, Divide U.S. and Mexico

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Post June 1, 2005

Summer 2005 River Report
The Lower Colorado River MSCP: Protecting Endangered Species and Water Project Operations

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Post January 1, 2005

Winter 2004-2005 River Report
The Continuing Colorado River Drought: Political Tensions Rise as Reservoir Levels Drop

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Post June 1, 2004

Summer 2004 River Report
Thirsting for Answers: How is the Colorado River Basin Coping With Record Drought?

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Post January 1, 2004

Winter 2003-2004 River Report
Dealing with the Colorado River's Salinity: What is the Future of the Yuma Desalting Plant?

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Post June 1, 2003

Summer 2003 River Report
Getting to Know the Great Unknown: A Personal Look at White Water Boating on the Colorado River

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Post January 1, 2003

Winter 2002-2003 River Report
A Deadline Passed: With California's 4.4 Plan Seemingly on the Rocks, What's Next?

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Post June 1, 2002

Summer 2002 River Report
From Growing Crops to Growing Cities: A Look at the Changing Use of the Colorado River

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Post January 1, 2002

Winter 2001-2002 River Report
What's Awash in the Wash: Combating Water Quality Problems in the Las Vegas Wash

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Post June 1, 2001

Summer 2001 River Report
Peace on the Gila: Pending Gila River Indian Community Settlement Tied to CAP Repayment

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Post January 1, 2001

Winter 2000-2001 River Report
Glen Canyon Dam at a Glance: Forever changed, just how is the river adjusting to this dam?

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Post June 1, 2000

Summer 2000 River Report
Governance in the Colorado River Basin: Could a New Commission Improve the Management of the River?

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Post January 1, 2000

Winter 2000
Will Animas-La Plata Become Reality?

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Post April 1, 1999

Spring 1999 River Report
Deciding About the Colorado River Delta: Rejuvinated Wetlands Raise New Issues About Where Flood Flows Should Go

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Post December 1, 1998

Winter 1998 River Report
Saving for a Dry Day: Innovative Storage Plan Could Stretch Colorado River Supply

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Post June 1, 1998

Summer 1998 River Report
Angling for Answers: The Quest to Save the Colorado's Endangered Fish

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