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Drought and wildfires across the U.S. Southwest this summer are a preview of what’s ahead in the decades to come. A shift to hotter, drier weather will also require a change in mind-set for the region’s residents.
Holding the best water rights doesn’t always guarantee tribes get to exercise them. They must often negotiate settlements that require federal approval, such as three deals now being considered by the U.S. Senate.
As Washington tries to balance development in rural areas with the needs of rivers, fish and water users, its lessons may be helpful for other Western states.
Although small, the Shoshone power plant in western Colorado plays an integral part in how water is managed on the upper Colorado River, thanks to its water rights.
An agreement to address a decades-old problem of toxic drainage on agricultural fields in the San Joaquin Valley could fall apart without congressional action.
High Country News: As the climate changes, dams face new challenges for water rights and releases. In Idaho, a fight over surplus water in wet years is now before the state Supreme Court.
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