Regional Water News

Oil-shale proposal elicits bipartisan skepticism
Salt Lake Tribune, July 23, 2008

Hunting, fishing coalition urge slower pace on energy development
Casper Star-Tribune, July 22, 2008

Scientists: Nonnative species in Columbia, Snake rivers threaten salmon
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, July 22, 2008

Few attend public meeting on Washington state reservoir project
Yakima Herald, July 22, 2008

Utah high court rules public entitled to streambed access
Salt Lake Tribune, July 21, 2008

Water-thrifty rain barrels violate Washington state law
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, July 21, 2008

Group warns consumers about eating fish from urban waters in Washington
Spokane Spokesman Review, July 21, 2008

OSHA plugs up Nevada university's water-recycling plans
Reno Gazette-Journal, July 21, 2008

Groups protest BLM auction of leases on Wyoming's Little Mountain
Casper Star-Tribune, July 21, 2008

U.S. House panel passes Utah lawmaker's water-study bill
Deseret News, July 17, 2008

Water officials plan series of meetings in N. Idaho counties
Spokane Spokesman-Review, July 15, 2008

Washington state asks to expand water options for Yakima Basin
Tri-City Herald, July 14, 2008

Nevada water engineer approves SNWA's pipeline plan
Salt Lake Tribune, July 10, 2008

USFWS designates more of Idaho river as critical habitat for sturgeon
Idaho Statesman, July 10, 2008

Idaho seeks public input on plan to address nitrate contamination of water
Twin Falls Times-News, July 10, 2008

Demand for water outpaces supply in E. Idaho town
Twin Falls Times-News, July 10, 2008

Nevada senator's bill on dam inspections hits a snag
Salt Lake Tribune, July 9, 2008

SNWA wants Utah counties out of Nevada pipeline negotiations
Deseret News, July 8, 2008

S.Ct. decision muddies EPA enforcement of Clean Water Act
Washington Post, July 8, 2008

Despite state, federal efforts, Nevada lake continues to recede
Las Vegas Sun, July 8, 2008

Groups challenge Washington State U's water rights
Idaho Statesman, July 8, 2008

Idaho governor wants nonmotorized watercraft to be registered
Los Angeles Times, July 6, 2008

Idaho governor presses ahead on canoe registration fee
Spokane Spokesman-Review, June 27, 2008

Idaho, tribe release proposed plan for Lake Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene Press, June 25, 2008

Idaho developer headed for jail after U.S. high court denies appeal
Casper Star-Tribune, June 24, 2008

Study challenges stream restoration efforts
New York Times, June 24, 2008

Effort under way to end Washington state river's erosive ways
Yakima Herald, June 24, 2008

Water transfers in Washington state worry local officials
Seattle Post Intelligencer, June 23, 2008

Demand for water outstrips supply in Utah valley
St. George Spectrum, June 23, 2008

Wyoming judge tosses coalbed-methane water lawsuit
Casper Star-Tribune, June 23, 2008

Oregon lawmakers propose legislation for more wilderness areas
Portland Oregonian, June 19, 2008

Nevada water official: FERC not qualified for Utah pipeline review
Salt Lake Tribune, June 19, 2008

Salmon fishing closes Sunday on stretches of three Idaho rivers
Twin Falls Times-News, June 19, 2008

Wyoming hires Arizona fish and game official to fill state post
Casper Star-Tribune, June 19, 2008

Groups file lawsuit challenging federal plan to balance salmon, dams
Seattle Times, June 18, 2008

Calif. judge orders water board to reconsider Klamath algae issue
Portland Oregonian, June 17, 2008

Attendees flood Idaho water conference in Sun Valley
Twin Falls Times-News, June 17, 2008

Water the focus of Idaho conference this week
Twin Falls Times-News, June 16, 2008

Another breach in century-old irrigation canal reported in Nevada
Las Vegas Review-Journal, June 13, 2008

EPA, homebuilders sign off on Clean Water settlements
Salt Lake Tribune, June 12, 2008

Lake Powell pipeline plan gets cool reception at Utah meeting
Salt Lake Tribune, June 12, 2008

Utah wildlife officials suspect bucket biology in walleye catch
Deseret News, June 12, 2008

Waterfowl group works to restore Platte River in Wyoming
Casper Star-Tribune, June 12, 2008

Group says Grand Canyon flooding efforts need more study
Arizona Daily Sun, June 12, 2008

Lawsuit alleges Montana's Rock Creek mine will harm bull trout
Missoulian, June 11, 2008

Late Nevada rancher wins water suit against USFS
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 11, 2008

Federal judge lets Colorado River states join Glen Canyon dam suit
Las Vegas Sun, June 11, 2008

Canada, U.S. pledge new cooperation on Columbia River Basin issues
Spokane Spokesman-Review, June 11, 2008

State, federal officials tour water pipeline route in Southern Utah
Salt Lake Tribune, June 11, 2008

Utah county water managers, residents divided on water project
Salt Lake Tribune, June 7, 2008

Groups say B.C. mining plan near Montana NP an 'international' issue
Missoulian, June 7, 2008

Scientists take Colorado River concerns to Congress today
Las Vegas Sun, June 6, 2008

Utah residents tell DOE to put Moab tailings on the train
Salt Lake Tribune, June 6, 2008

Montana, Idaho senators team up on federal water bill
Billings Gazette, June 6, 2008

Wet winter, rainy spring pulls half of Wyoming out of drought
Casper Star-Tribune, June 5, 2008

Proponents of Washington state reservoir begin work on legislation
Yakima Herald, June 4, 2008

Study: Drought making Yellowstone's geysers sluggish
Casper Star-Tribune, June 4, 2008

Las Vegas asks state to hold hearing on Snake Valley water project
Deseret News, June 3, 2008

Water proposal could slow development in Utah county
Salt Lake Tribune, June 2, 2008

Snowpack holds promise for long whitewater season in Wash., Oregon
Portland Oregonian, June 2, 2008

BLM mulls future of silt-laden Wyoming reservoir
Casper Star-Tribune, June 2, 2008

Utah transfers county's Colo. River rights to farmer
Salt Lake Tribune, June 1, 2008

Wyoming GOP adopts platform, says no to wild, scenic rivers
Casper Star-Tribune, June 1, 2008

Washington state monitoring toxic spill in Columbia River
Idaho Statesman, May 30, 2008

Global community questions water's role as right or resource
Christian Science Monitor, May 30, 2008

New climate report paints grim picture of West's water supply
New York Times, May 28, 2008

Rainfall, snowmelt boosts water levels in Wyoming reservoir
Billings Gazette, May 28, 2008

Wyoming conference addresses balance between energy, wildlife
Casper Star-Tribune, May 23, 2008

U.S.-Canada accord may use $30M to buy out B.C. salmon fleet
Toronto Globe and Mail, May 23, 2008

Washington governor praises U.S.-Canada salmon pact
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, May 23, 2008

High grain prices, demand shipwreck Idaho's water-conservation program
Twin Falls Times-News, May 23, 2008

High water keeps business at bay on Idaho lake
Coeur d'Alene Press, May 23, 2008

Biologists: Burbot eat their way up the food chain in Utah-Wyo. reservoir
Salt Lake Tribune, May 22, 2008

Spring runoff overwhelms, shuts down Wyoming water treatment plant
Casper Star-Tribune, May 22, 2008

Colorado governor signs uranium mining bill into law
Greeley Tribune, May 22, 2008

National Guard helps Wyoming community stave off river
Casper Star-Tribune, May 21, 2008

Boise River at flood stage twice Tuesday night
Idaho Statesman, May 21, 2008

Washington governor issues emergency declaration for Spokane County
Spokesman-Review, May 21, 2008

Isolated flooding reported in parts of Idaho, Washington state
Idaho Statesman, May 21, 2008

U.S. Solicitor urges high court to hear Montana-Wyoming water case
Casper Star-Tribune, May 20, 2008

Colorado governor urges Senate panel to go slow on oil shale
Denver Post, May 16, 2008

Montana, Wyoming monitor salinity levels in Tongue River water
Billings Gazette, May 16, 2008

Boise River expected to roar this weekend
Idaho Statesman, May 16, 2008

Clogged pipes caused sewage spill into Idaho's Hayden Lake
Coeur d'Alene Press, May 16, 2008

N. Idaho, E. Washington brace for high-water weekend
Spokane Spokesman Review, May 15, 2008

Remote stretches of Yakima River used as dumping ground
Yakima Herald, May 15, 2008

Closure of Bighorn River to fishing on Montana Game Dept.'s agenda
Billings Gazette, May 14, 2008

Plan to drill on Colorado's Roan Plateau creates unlikely alliances
Christian Science Monitor, May 14, 2008

DOE report: Wind can supply one-fifth of nation's power by 2030
Washington Post, May 13, 2008

Federal appeals court hears challenge of N.M. uranium mine
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, May 13, 2008

Questions about in-situ uranium mining loom large in Wyoming
Casper Star-Tribune, May 13, 2008

Idaho outfitters say Army Corps of Engineers' work harmed bull trout
Spokane Spokesman Review, May 13, 2008

Oregon salmon fishermen go after other catch
New York Times, May 9, 2008

Idaho water officials take tour of newly obtained fish farm
Twin Falls Times-News, May 9, 2008

BuRec plans spring release from Utah dam to aid fish
Salt Lake Tribune, May 9, 2008

Senate committee approves Wyoming conservation bills
Jackson Hole News & Guide, May 8, 2008

Former Utah AG says FERC shouldn't make Lake Powell pipeline decision
Salt Lake Tribune, May 8, 2008

Committee floats Navajo water bill along to full Senate vote
Santa Fe New Mexican, May 8, 2008

EPA official says agency might not act on perchlorate contamination
Los Angeles Times, May 7, 2008

BuRec cuts flows from Wyoming reservoir into Montana river
Billings Gazette, May 7, 2008

Regional Water Editorials

Utah high court should have set limits on streambed access
Salt Lake Tribune, July 23, 2008

Reasons for building pipeline from Lake Powell to Utah dwindling
Salt Lake Tribune, July 22, 2008

Nevada water decision simply affirms good planning
Las Vegas Review-Journal, July 11, 2008

Utah officials need to take Nevada to task over SNWA pipeline plan
Salt Lake Tribune, July 10, 2008

Nevada must hear from all sides on Las Vegas water plan
Deseret News, July 9, 2008

Westerners certainly don't act like water's a precious resource
New west.net, June 10, 2008

SNWA's plan for Snake Valley aquifer endangers fresh water supplies
Deseret News, June 9, 2008

Nevada needs to prepare for massive development on Ariz. border
Las Vegas Review-Journal, June 4, 2008

Wyoming GOP's platform a real head-scratcher
Casper Star-Tribune, June 3, 2008

Tribes, U.S. salmon deal less historic than 'business as usual'
Yakima Herald Republic, May 27, 2008

Snake River bill has ample protections for Idaho water users
Casper Star-Tribune, May 16, 2008

FERC unqualified to do review of Utah water pipeline proposal
Salt Lake Tribune, May 13, 2008

Protecting Idaho irrigators from Wyoming rivers bill imperative
Twin Falls Times-News, May 13, 2008

Author says Pacific salmon fishery could go way of Grand Banks cod
Vancouver Sun, May 12, 2008

Removal of old barriers opens doors to West's new economy
High Country News, May 6, 2008

Adopting mercury limits for waterways a no-brainer for Idaho
Idaho Mountain Express, April 25, 2008

N.M. senators lead the charge to inject science into water debate
Santa Fe New Mexican, April 21, 2008

Idaho needs to get serious about water conservation
Idaho Statesman, April 15, 2008

Denver Water's forward-thinking approach on watershed a good one
Denver Post, April 14, 2008

All hail the belated study of energy development's effect on water
Santa Fe New Mexican, April 10, 2008

Government's $900M deal with tribes buys mostly time
Twin Falls Times-News, April 10, 2008

If the mission is salmon recovery, federal deal paves the way
Tri-City Herald, April 8, 2008

Lost opportunities and missing leadership in Boise
Twin Falls Times-News, April 4, 2008

Why repeat this deadly mistake?
Idaho Falls Post Register, April 1, 2008

Save the West's true precious resources and stop buying gold
New west.net, March 14, 2008

Enlightened self-interest prevails in water agreement
Twin Falls Times-News, March 13, 2008

Senate bill helps protect water rights and provide high-paying jobs
Idaho Statesman, March 11, 2008

Congress could clarify Clean Water Act by protecting all waters
New York Times, March 7, 2008

Kudos to Orvis for lending a hand on Idaho creek project
New west.net, March 7, 2008

Mining industry should follow same rules as other water users
Idaho Statesman, March 1, 2008

Water storage capacity lags population growth
Idaho Press-Tribune, February 29, 2008

Funny name, serious threat
Couer d'Alene Press, February 26, 2008

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