Regional Water News

FERC again denies Million's permit for Wyoming-Colorado water pipeline
Casper Star-Tribune, May 18, 2012

Federal report tracks how Idaho wages stack up to nation's
Idaho Statesman, May 18, 2012

Deadline looms for Montana to settle tribes' water claims
Missoula Independent, May 18, 2012

Study tracks decreasing late summer streamflows in 3 Western states
Missoulian, May 17, 2012

Poorest snowpack levels in decade spark drought concerns in NW Colorado
Denver Post, May 17, 2012

Wyoming river moves up American Rivers' list of most endangered
Jackson Hole News & Guide, May 16, 2012

American Rivers ranks Green River as nation's second-most endangered
Salt Lake Tribune, May 16, 2012

Nevada's pursuit of water puts Utah on edge
Deseret News, May 15, 2012

Utah county pins future water hopes on Lake Powell pipeline
Deseret News, May 14, 2012

Water trickles through West's entire economy
Deseret News, May 13, 2012

Rocky Mountain West looks east to the Mississippi River for water
Deseret News, May 13, 2012

USGS scientists monitoring Colorado streams to gauge wildfire's effect
Boulder Daily Camera, May 13, 2012

Federal study finds toxic stew of everyday life released into Columbia River
Seattle Times, May 9, 2012

Waste from Oregon treatment plant turned into high-grade fertilizer
Portland Oregonian, May 9, 2012

Idaho river overflows, breaches irrigation canal in 2 places
Idaho Statesman, May 9, 2012

Water the issue for hydraulic fracturing foes in New York state
New York Times, May 4, 2012

Studies of EPA's findings on Wyoming groundwater reach different conclusions
Casper Star-Tribune, May 4, 2012

AP investigation: EPA gave Wyoming a head's up on findings of water study
Casper Star-Tribune, May 4, 2012

Montana researchers find fount of information on trout's life in its ear bone
Missoulian, May 2, 2012

Groups, residents protest EPA repository near historic Idaho site
Coeur d'Alene Press, May 2, 2012

Utah county puts ag protection zone in federal government's delta plan
Salt Lake Tribune, May 2, 2012

Flow in Idaho river to hit highest level in a decade
Idaho Statesman, May 1, 2012

Dry fields a concern for Wyoming ranchers
Casper Star-Tribune, April 30, 2012

Wyoming laboratory takes analysis on the road
Casper Star-Tribune, April 28, 2012

Western governors urge united front on public lands, water issues
Salt Lake Tribune, April 28, 2012

U.S. House approves bill on water work in Idaho wilderness
Idaho Statesman, April 27, 2012

Idaho National Laboratory to begin another waste-disposal project in May
Twin Falls Times-News, April 27, 2012

Judge tells Idaho Public TV: Snake River dams need to go
Seattle Times, April 26, 2012

Utah sues federal government over boundaries of bird refuge
Salt Lake Tribune, April 25, 2012

Nevada drought may force emergency roundups of wild horses
Deseret News, April 25, 2012

Wyoming's meager snowpack forecasts hot, dry summer ahead
Casper Star-Tribune, April 24, 2012

Appeals flood in on Nevada water decision
Las Vegas Sun, April 24, 2012

Wildlife biologist touts Kennecott's efforts in Utah
Salt Lake Tribune, April 19, 2012

Idaho researcher says satellites important part of water management
Twin Falls Times-News, April 16, 2012

Loss of funding slows uranium cleanup in Utah on banks of Colorado River
Deseret News, April 14, 2012

March storms helped boost water predictions in Idaho
Idaho Statesman, April 13, 2012

Southern Idaho not blessed with March's bountiful precipitation
Twin Falls Times-News, April 13, 2012

Eleven contaminated boats caught at Idaho inspection stations
Twin Falls Times-News, April 13, 2012

Wyoming's snowpack melting fast
Jackson Hole Daily, April 12, 2012

Wyoming river now has a fish-friendly dam in place
Billings Gazette, April 12, 2012

BuRec gets dozens of suggestions on boosting water in Colorado River Basin
Denver Post, April 12, 2012

Read a Western Perspective on the State of the Colorado River Basin
Mountain West News, April 12, 2012

B.C. study examines potential link between energy production, earthquakes
Calgary Herald, April 11, 2012

Montana, Wyoming, federal groups meet to discuss Big Horn River issues
Casper Star-Tribune, April 11, 2012

Colorado governor says self-discipline key in water conservation
Denver Post, April 11, 2012

Property owners turn to Utah county to stop federal Provo River delta plan
Salt Lake Tribune, April 11, 2012

Idaho dairy association: No need to apply for EPA permit under new CAFO rules
Twin Falls Times-News, April 10, 2012

Interior Secretary opens Colorado conference on Colorado River Basin
Colorado Springs Gazette, April 10, 2012

USGS releases another installment of Idaho aquifer study
Twin Falls Times-News, April 7, 2012

Idaho, Montana, Utah parcels among Land and Water Fund purchases
San Francisco Chronicle, April 6, 2012

NRDC report ranks Utah, Montana worst in West in water planning
Salt Lake Tribune, April 6, 2012

Million's RFP for Wyoming-Colorado water pipeline touts $1.4B in profits
Deseret News, April 6, 2012

Montana couple keeps lakes, ponds stocked with rainbow trout
Ravalli Republic, April 4, 2012

USFWS honors Montana agent for bull trout, grizzly bear work
Missoulian, April 3, 2012

Documentary focuses on Colorado River to highlight looming water issues
Idaho Statesman, April 2, 2012

Energy companies outbid farmers for Colorado water
Denver Post, April 2, 2012

Colorado River basin focus of Colorado College conference, report
Mountain West News, April 2, 2012

Groups ask Oregon governor to block Nestle water-bottling plant
Portland Oregonian, March 28, 2012

Montana tribe hires Florida firm to treat hydraulic fracturing discharge water
Missoulian, March 28, 2012

Idaho Senate approves resolution to put right to hunt before voters
Twin Falls Times-News, March 28, 2012

Two lawsuits filed against Utah over water decision for nuclear power plant
Salt Lake Tribune, March 28, 2012

As reservoirs in Washington state drain, replanting begins
Seattle Times, March 27, 2012

Watershed health a priority in managing Utah county's canyons area
Salt Lake Tribune, March 27, 2012

Wyoming Legislature funds cloud-seeding project for 2 more years
Casper Star-Tribune, March 27, 2012

Wyoming company pursues natural-gas-to-gasoline plant
Casper Star-Tribune, March 26, 2012

Million asks FERC to rethink decision on Wyoming-Colorado water pipeline
Deseret News, March 26, 2012

Nevada rules SNWA can pump water from four valleys
Salt Lake Tribune, March 23, 2012

U.S. report says water will be cause of war in coming decades
Boulder Daily Camera, March 22, 2012

Utah city declines to participate in Lake Powell pipeline project
Salt Lake Tribune, March 22, 2012

Iron County withdraws from water-pipeline project in Utah
Salt Lake Tribune, March 22, 2012

One dam gone from Washington state river, another is coming down
Seattle Times, March 21, 2012

NOAA again OKs killing of sea lions at Bonneville Dam to save salmon
Portland Oregonian, March 16, 2012

U.S. Senate sends highway bill to the House
Missoulian, March 15, 2012

BuRec to increase flows on North Platte River in Wyoming
Casper Star-Tribune, March 15, 2012

Civil engineers issue a dismal report on Idaho's roads, bridges
Idaho Statesman, March 15, 2012

NRA tweaks Idaho resolution to make hunting, fishing constitutional rights
Twin Falls Times-News, March 15, 2012

Drilling companies buy millions of gallons of water from N. Colorado cities
Durango Herald, March 12, 2012

Park foundation awards $1.45M in grants to Yellowstone National Park
Bozeman Daily Chronicle, March 9, 2012

EPA agrees to do more water tests in Wyoming
Casper Star-Tribune, March 9, 2012

Wyoming governor signs bill for Pavillion water work
Casper Star-Tribune, March 9, 2012

Fish count on stretch of Snake River in Idaho yields near record numbers
Jackson Hole News & Guide, March 7, 2012

EPA tests water near drilling work in Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale
Missoulian, March 5, 2012

Twin Falls seeks $500K grant from Idaho for Chobani upgrades
Twin Falls Times-News, March 5, 2012

Fisherman continue effort to pull 40 million pounds of carp out of Utah lake
Deseret News, March 4, 2012

Utah stands firm on water decision for proposed nuclear power plant
Salt Lake Tribune, March 2, 2012

Bills for water projects in western Wyoming flow through Legislature
Jackson Hole Daily, March 2, 2012

U.S. House passes bill that rewrites California water law
Los Angeles Times, March 1, 2012

Oregon predicts dramatic increase in fall salmon run up Klamath River
Los Angeles Times, March 1, 2012

Federal judge issues blistering decision on Oregon water standards
Portland Oregonian, February 29, 2012

Utah inches closer to settlement with Navajo Nation on water rights
Deseret News, February 29, 2012

Montana landowners pitch in to test water before drilling starts
Billings Gazette, February 28, 2012

Environmental groups protest Colorado governor's spiel on oil, gas safety
Denver Post, February 28, 2012

Read a Western Perspective on lake trout
mountainwestnews.org, February 28, 2012

Industries seek new sources of water in drought-stricken Texas
New York Times, February 27, 2012

Water concerns cast a pall over Pavillion area of Wyoming
Casper Star-Tribune, February 27, 2012

Water sales to drilling companies green up Colorado cities' bottom lines
Reporter-Herald, February 27, 2012

Groups press Utah for more info on financing for nuclear power project
Salt Lake Tribune, February 27, 2012

Revamped plan to ship Rocky Mountain coal bigger than ever
Seattle Times, February 24, 2012

FERC denial doesn't deter Colorado man from pursuing Wyoming water pipeline permit
Deseret News, February 24, 2012

Idaho biologists enlist drones to monitor wildlife
Twin Falls Times-News, February 24, 2012

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