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Eric Kuhn, CRWCD, released The CO River: Story of a Quest for Certainty on a Diminishing River, May 8, 2007
Stumping on Climate, McCain Faults Bush, NY Times, May 14, 2008
Colorado snowpack remains above average as melt begins, NRCS, May 2, 2008
New state law rewards water right holders who conserve, The Coloradoan, May 5, 2008
Pressure on state to reduce water use, Sign on San Diego, May 2, 2008
Learning from our arid past, LA Times, April 29, 2008
Droughts could dry region's tourism, The Coloradoan, April 28, 2008
CO State Climatologist concerned over possible drought and flooding conditions this spring,
Is our drought a sign of longterm climate change? Arizona Daily Star, April 21, 2008
Bush sets greenhouse gas emissions goal, NY Times, April 17, 2008
Water story makes big splash, Las Vegas Review Journal, April 14, 2008
West is warming faster, EPA online, April 10, 2008
Water shortage could stifle growth, The Examiner, April 11, 2008
Navajo Nation Looks at Colorado River Issues, Worldpress.com, April 2, 2008
Dry March decreases snowpack percentages, NRCS, April 2, 2008
If you think Xeriscaping is all rocks and cacti, think again,Greeley Tribune, April 13, 2008
Senator Allard warns of water wars, Grand Junction Sentinel, April 5, 2008
WSC Announces New Faculty Position in Environ Studies & Director of the CO Water Workshop, March 2008
This year aside, Utah's drying up, Salt Lake City Tribune, April 1, 2008
Warming felt more in Western U.S. LA Times, March 28, 2008
Half-century old water dream dies, Gunnison Country Times, March 26, 2008
Climatologists and River Agency butt heads about future of SW's hydroelectric power, March 2008
Grand Canyon Flood Created New Sandbars, AP, March 14, 2008
WWA's R. Pulwarty presents at Energizing the West, CSG West Conf., Jackson Hole, WY, Sep 16-19, 2007
SWSI Phase II Report Now Available, CWCB, March 2008
Drought, growth have Western states studying dams again, Seattlepi.com, March 1. 2008
WY State Climatologist: Still a lot of winter left for needed moisture, Casper Star Tribune, March 11, 2008
Soaring snowpack raises flooding concerns, Denver Post, March 3, 2008
Farmers would rather lease rights than sell, Pueblo Chieftan, March 2, 2008
Above-average snowpack predicted to bring Lake Powell up to 3,639 ft, February 27, 2008
California business groups drop plan for water bond, San Diego Tribune, February 29, 2008
Recent study addresses question, When will Lake Mead go dry? Accepted Jan 2008, Jrnl of Water Resources Research
Major U.S. water agencies, including Denver Water, form group to tackle climate change, AP, February 26, 2008
500 percent more dust in West since mid-1800s, Daily Camera, February 25, 2008
Hunters, anglers join global-warming outcry, Arizona Republic, February 21, 2008
LA Times launches editorial series on water & water policy: Channeling Mulholland, LA Times, Feb. 25, 2008
Deep snowpack hints at banner water year, Rocky Mountain News, February 21, 2008
Panel connects water, growth, Denver Post, February 20, 2008
Lake Mead could be dry by 2021, researchers say, Salt Lake Tribune, Feb. 13, 2008
You can take the salt out of the water, but can you make the policy stick Recordnet, February 11, 2008
UCSC researchers pain grim picture of global warming impacts Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 10, 2008
Water board to begin Bessemer Ditch buy, The Pueblo Chieftan, February 12, 2008
Southwest's Water Future Dim, February 12, 2008
Colorado snowpack best since '97, February 6, 2008
Use water to grow a farm's income, Greeley Tribune, January 30, 2008
New Mtn Town News Available!, contact author Allen Best at bestallen@earthlink.net for subscrip. info
Decline in Snowpack is Blamed on Warming, Washington Post, February 1, 2008
Drying in the West National Geographic, January 21, 2008
Water, land out of field's focus, Denver Post, January 29, 2008
California's neighbors emphasizing water conservation, My Desert Sun, January 28, 2008
Drought could shut down nuclear power plants, Associated Press, January 23, 2008
Water, Water, Everywhere... Wall Street Journal, January 17, 2008
Irrigated agriculture is an engine for economic activity in rural communities, Colo. State Today, January 15, 2008
Colorado River agreement provides state certainty, The Pueblo Chieftan, January 21, 2008
Farmers ask lawmakers to drain Bonny Reservoir, AP, January 24, 2008
Beetles May Wipe out Colo. Lodgepoles, AP, January 15, 2008
Snow holds off drought, but will it last? January 10, 2008
Water Managers, Resorts Breathe Easy After Storms,CBS4denver.com, January 11, 2008
Water issues on tap for legislative session, Pueblo Chieftan, January 8, 2008
AMWA released new report: Implications of Climate Change for Urban Water Utilities, December 2007
Nevadans Footing the Bill for Massive Water Project, Las Vegas Now, January 4, 2008
Metro reminds consumers to limit outdoor water during storm events, Businesswire.com, Jan. 3, 2008
NOAA reports that 2007 was a top ten warm year for U.S. and Globe, NOAA, January 1, 2008
Global Warming will alter California's Landscape, San Francisco Sentinel, Dec. 30, 2007
AMWA released Implications of Climate Change for Urban Water Utilities, December 13, 2007
Climate Plan Looks Beyond Bush's Tenure, NY Times, December 16, 2007
Planning for a Dry Future, December 11, 2007
Focus of UN Climate Talks Shifts to Unequal International Impacts, NY Times, December 13, 2007
Water in the West: Nor any drop to drink, The Economist, December 6, 2007
Southern NV's Efforts to Get More Water Scores Major Win, Las Vegas Now, December 6, 2007
Western States Agree to Water-Sharing Pact, NY Times, December 10, 2007
Senate Panel Passes Bill to Limit Greenhouse Gases, NY Times, December 5, 2007
Sinking Water and Rising Tensions, Energy Biz Insider, December 5, 2007
Author Allen Best writes High Peaks, Dirty Snow, featuring WWA affiliate T. Painter, Forest Magzne, Nov. 2007
Denver gives up water rights in Eagle River, Vail Daily, Nov. 29, 2007
Water officials discuss Compact call, The Durango Herald, Nov. 30, 2007
WWA Director, B. Udall featured in Source of water for West at risk, AZCentral.com, Nov. 25, 2007
WWA's K. Wolter featured in Colorado Ski Areas Finally Get Some Snow, Associated Press, Nov. 21, 2007
Drought possibility looms, Colorado Daily, November 19, 2007
WWA's Roger Pulwarty mentioned in article America's Water War, Salon.com, Nov. 18, 2007
Water planning moves to next stage, Casper Tribune, Nov. 15, 2007
SW Colorado dry, local ski resorts suffer, Grand Junction Sentinel, November 14, 2007
EIS released: CO River Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages & Coordinated Operations... Nov. 2007
November Issue of Mountain Town News Released! Subscription info inside
WWA's Klaus Wolter featured in Vail Daily article Vail still waiting for heavy snow Nov. 12, 2007
NIDIS Drought Portal released, November 1, 2007
Colorado River district eyes ever-complex compact rules, Summit Daily News, October 31, 2007
Winter forecast looks dry according to WWA climatologist, Klaus Wolter, Summit Daily News, Nov. 7, 2007
Experts say city water supplies are vulnerable to global warming, Grand Junction Sentinel, November 1, 2007
Health Concerns Spur U.S. Senate to Global Warming Action, October 23, 2007
NY Times article on Colorado River, Drought, and Lakes Powell and Mead, November 4, 2007
WWA team members featured in article The Future is Drying Up, NY Times, October 21, 2007
Warming Could be Costly to NM, John Fleck, The Albuquerque Journal, October 23, 2007
One-stop shop for drought info, Drought Portal released, Boulder Daily, Nov. 9, 2007
NOAA Reports U.S. Winter Forecast Still on Track, Oct. 18, 2007
NOAA's reports Sept 2007 is Eighth Warmest on Record for Contiguous US Oct. 16, 2007
Colorado cities drastically reduce water use, Rocky Mountain News, October 12, 2007
AZ Fights Changes in CO River plan, article and additional info on CO R. Mngt & Planning section, Oct. 2007
Battle brews over plans for 3 reservoirs in California, San Diego Tribune, October 8, 2007
The dustbowl effect, Las Vegas Sun Politics, October 13, 2007
For West, climate change is about water, Seattlepi.com, October 7, 2007
Wyoming climate change efforts stymied by Washington, The Associated Press, Oct. 8, 2007
La Nina threatens push toward drought, October 2, 2007
Poll shows water conservation message may be sinking in, San Diego Tribune, October 1, 2007
U.N. Chief Urges Fast Action on Global Climate Change, The New York Times, September 27, 2007
Groundwater surfaces as top water issue, The Pueblo Chieftain, September 28, 2007
Denver Post reports on NRLC and WWA Report: Native Communities & Climate Change, September 18, 2007
Forest experts consider research on climate change, fires, The Billings Gazette, September 25, 2007
One river, so little water: CO River is the lifeblood of cities Colorado Springs Business Journal, September 14, 20
Climate Change? Pueblo Chieftain, September 23, 2007
Northern CO's water demand may grow at least 50% by 2030, The Tribune, September 17, 2007
Farm group advocates for water protection, Pueblo Chieftain, September 16, 2007
For salmon and anglers alike, life around Blue Mesa is but a dream, The Denver Post, September 15, 2007
Hungry bears plague US west after record drought, AFP, September 15, 2007
Making more water, The Denver Post, September 17, 2007
DWR Signs Agreement with NOAA for Climate Research, Released by California DWR, Sept. 7, 2007
U.S. CCSP and USDA Seek Public Comment on Climate Change Report, WebWire, Sept. 11, 2007
Water needs for potential oil shale industry could complicate things, Summit Daily News, September 15, 2007
Opinion piece: Is Conserved Water Fueling Overgrowth? North Country Times, CA, September 10, 2007
The California Water Business in Year Eight of a Perfect Drought,
The California Water Business in Year Eight of a Perfect Drought, September 15, 2007
U.S. Resource Managment Agencies Unprepared for Climate Change, Environment News, September 10, 2007
Summary of Streamflow Trends in North America, co2science.org, September 5, 2007
Task force won't suggest opening wells, Rocky Mountain News, September 7, 2007
Multiyear shortage of water discussed,, San Diego Tribune, Sept. 5, 2007
The Human Face of Climate Change, September 5, 2007
Trying to Connect the Dinner Plate to Climate Change, NY Times, Aug. 29, 2007
IPCC releases full Working Group II Report from the Fourth Assessment Report, Aug. 6, 2007
Sister RISA, the Climate Impacts Group, releases quarterly newsletter: The Pacific NW Climate CIGnal, Aug. 13, 2007
More Trees to Fall in Beetle Battle, Vail Daily, Aug. 18, 2007
Warming Will Exacerbate Global Water Conflict, Washington Post, Aug. 20, 2007
New water rates have Aurorans fit to be tied, Rocky Mountain News, Aug. 21, 2007
Agreement on CO River maintains flows for endangered fish, rafting industry, CRWCD, August 8, 2007
Stairway to Spawning, DOW to help salmon reach hatchery in Gunnison Basin, Grand Jct. Sentinel, Aug. 19, 2007
EPA asks for pub. comment on doc: Assessment of Climate Change Effects on Stream & River Bio Indicators 8/10/07
Despite Record Heat, Water Use Down, Fox News 31, Aug. 21, 2007
Slow growth won't change water plans, Pueblo Chiefton, August 8, 2007
U.S., Mexico to discuss Colorado River, San Diego Tribune, August 13, 2007
Denver Water signs onto WaterSense program, Denver Post, August 7, 2007
State headed for lead role on climate change, Summit Daily News, August 5, 2007
Getting started: Time to start fighting global warming is now, Salt Lake City Tribune, August 6, 2007
Not so Fast: Colo. Springs' growth slows, The Pueblo Chieftan, August 7, 2007
Pine beetles' role in fire risk devalued, Denver Post, August 2, 2007
Trouble double for NE as it prepares for water meeting, Jackson Hole Star Tribune, Aug. 1, 2007
Ounces of prevention in Wyoming drought, The Billings Gazette, August 3, 2007
NRDC Releases New Report on Water Management Strategies for a Warming West, July 2007
Agency takes regional approach to beetle epidemic, Jackson Hole, July 30, 2007
Warm waters deadly to Yellowstone trout, Denver Post, July 29, 2007
Newly Established S. Platte Task Force addresses water use conflict, Ag Journal, July 19, 2007
Nevada Farmers Fighting Water Plan, Forbes.com, July 23, 2007
Dry conditions keep wildire threat high across western US, 9 news, July 20, 2007
Climate Change Survey Results Released, Environ. & Energy Study Institute, May 2007
Aticle on WWA affiliate, Tom Painter's research on the effects of dust on snow, The Vail Trail, July 11, 2007
With xeriscaping, grass needn't always be greener, USA today, July 16, 2007
Wonder Waters: The South Platte, Denver Post, July 8, 2007
$1M funding for pine-beetle battle in CO, July 10, 2007
Hot and dry-for decades LA Times, July 13, 2007
Water crisis becomes urgent amid dry skies, wells, Jerd Smith, Rocky Mountain News, July 9, 2007
Misue of water puts future at risk, David Schiff, Wildlife Conservation Society, July 2, 2007
CO Gov. Ritter Names South Platte River Task Force, June 15, 2007
Drought calls for better management, USA Today, June 18, 2007
Denver Post article on potential new dams to offset future water shortage concerns, 6/17/07
Recent Paper on snow cover trends in South America, Journal of Climate
Western Governor's Association adopts policies on Global Climate Change, June 11, 2007
Groups Seek Answers About Oil Shale's Impact on Water, Rocky Mountain News, June 8, 2007
Coca Cola Joins International Water Conservation Campagin, June 6, 2007
Water Supply Back in Black, Colorado Springs Gazette, June 6, 2007
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2007 , click to view recently released documents from the IPCC
President Bush Accepts Chairman Boxer's Proposal to Convene Summit of Largest Emitters, May 31, 2007
Drought Will Mean Shared Pain, Grand Junction Sentinel, May 29, 2007
U.S. Senate Hearing on Potential Impacts of Global Warming on Recreation, May 24, 2007
Dust Bowl: The Sequel? MSN.com, May 16, 2007
Thirsting for Water, Allen Best, Forest Magazine, May 2007
Bush calls for work for higher fuel efficiency, NY Times, May 14, 2007
Colorado River Pact Updated, Denver Post, May 14, 2007
Early, Average Spring Runoff Expected for Arkansas River, The Pueblo Chieftain, May 14, 2007
South Platte a "Free River"--At Least for Now, The Daily Times-Call, May 13, 2007
Conserving water is the key to our future, Ventura County Star, May 2, 2007
Australia's Water Shortage: The Big Dry, Economist, April 26, 2007
Worse droughts ahead? Desert Morning News, Salt Lake City, UT, April 23, 2007
Colorado Governor Ritter Announces Signing of Historic Colorado River Pact, April 30, 2007
Ark Valley Water Supply Gets Slight Boost, The Pueblo Chieftain, April 26,2007
Plan on drought: Mitigation will require time, work, money, Salt Lake Tribune, April 21, 2007
Aurora OKs Watering RestrictionsRocky Mountain News, April 25, 2007
Cover Story:Year of the drought, Ventura County's Newsweekly, Kit Stolz
Managing California's Natural Resources, San Francisco Chronicle, April 14, 2007
WWA affiliate, Connie Woodhouse, interviewed on NPR "Colorado Matters," radio program, April 2, 2007
New article in Science Magazine regarding transition to a more arid climate in the SW, April 6, 2007
WWA team member, Roger Pulwarty provides comments to Dallas Morning News article about drought, 4/16/2007
Snowpack predicts Utah drought, Daily Herald, April 14, 2007
Tucson Water taking extra precautions , Fox11 News, April 4, 2007
Climate changes to affect food and water supplies globally, intensify tropical storms, April 10, 2007
Greenhoused: Climate Change Changes Agriculture, New West, April 10, 2007
Justices Say E.P.A has power to act on harmful gases, NY Times, April 2, 2007
Climate Change Aggravates West's Water Shortage, April 5, 2007
U.N. Climate Panel Describes Ecological Impact of Global Warming, Wired Science, April 5, 2007
Farmers Call for Repeal of Water Law, Brighton Standard Blade, Mar 27, 2007
X-rated Yards Save the Environment, CNN.com, Mar 26, 2007
Gore Warns Congress of 'Planetary Emergency' NY Times, March 21, 2007
EU summit adopts bold environmental strategy, Ingrid Melander, Jeff Mason, March 9. 2007
Snowpack Melting Quickly, Rocky Mountain News, Mar 16,2007
Wyoming Precipitation Either Feast or Famine, University of Wyoming, Mar 14, 2007
Climate Report Warns of Drought, Disease, Associated Press, Seth Borenstein, March 11, 2007
Arkansas Farmland Vanishing at Stead Rate, The Pueblo Chieftain, Mar 11, 2007
Wyoming cloud-seeding expriment behind, Rocky Moutain News, March 10, 2007
Memos Tell Officials How to Discuss Climate, NY Yimes, March 8, 2007
Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) issues 'Assessments of Global Change Assessments: Lessons Learned,' 2-23-2007
Drought as the Norm?, Jackson Hole Star Tribune, March 4, 2007
Key Water Source is Affected by Global Warming, Bettina Boxall, Los Angeles Times, February 23, 2007
Snowpack Uneven in Colorado, The Daily Sentinel, March 1, 2007
Colorado River Water-supply Cuts Would Hit Arizona First, LA Times, March 1, 2007
Brush, CO Water Users Talk Conservation, Brush News-Tribune, Feb 28, 2007
AAAS Board Releases New Bold Statement on Climate Change, AAAS News, February 18, 2007
Study Questions Prospects for Much Lower Emissions, NY Times, February 14, 2007
Global Ave Temp for Jan Highest on Record, NOAA, Feb 16, 2007
West Warming Faster than Rest, Daily Camera, Feb 16, 2007
Mountain News The Newsletter of the Consortium for Integrated Climate Research in Western Mountains, Jan 2007
More Arkansas Water..., Denver Post, Feb 10, 2007
Scientists criticize White House stance on climate change findings, NY Times, January 31, 2007
Despite Front Range Snow, Snowpack Dips Below Normal Levels, 9news.com, Feb 7, 2007
Warming of the climate is unequivocal, US Officials Agree with 2007 IPCC Report, Sit News, Alaska, Feb. 5, 2007
Water Task Force Given 60 Days, Daily Camera, Feb 3, 2007
Western Slope Starved for Water Despite Snow, Grand Junction Sentinel, Feb 3, 2007
Experts Say More Snow Needed, 9NEWS.com, Jan 29, 2007
Statewide Water Study Moving into New Gear, The Pueblo Chieftain, Jan 28, 2007
Ritter Puts Emphasis on Water Policy, Durango Herald, Jan 26, 2007
Drought Addressed in New CO River Agreement, The Daily Sentinel, Jan 26, 2007
CSU, Parker to Develop Water Model, Northern Colorado Business Report, Jan 25, 2007
Water at Risk as CA Warms, San Jose Mercury News, Jan 25, 2007
Cold Raises Fear in California Citrus Industry, NY Times, January 16, 2007
Projected Cutbacks to U.S. Climate Studies, Kansas City Star, January 17, 2007
Connecting the Global Warming Dots, The New York Times, Jan 14, 2007
Plains Reservoirs Get Their Fill, Denver Post, Jan 14, 2007
Weather Swings Cattle Prices, The Morning News, Jan 10, 2007
25-year agreement allows Denver to reduce Shoshone water right, Post Independent, Jan 9, 2007
Las Cruces Pecan Farmers Not Nuts About Water Rule, Las Cruces Sun-News, Jan 3, 2007
"White Gold" Raises Farmers' Hopes, The Pueblo Chieftain, Jan 3, 2007
Colorado's Future 2006; Taking the Plunge: Research as a Tool for Water Stakeholders,conference proceedings
Blizzard Does Little to Help Southeastern Wyoming, Billings Gazette, Dec 24, 2006
California DWR annouces availability of new TreeFlow website developed by the Paleoclimatology Branch of NOAA 12/05
Nebraska Farmers Want Water to Flow, The Topeka Capital-Journal, Dec 17, 2006
KUNC Radio Broadcast reports on mountain pine beetle infestation in Colorado, Dec. 8
Water Manager: Colorado Running Dry, Denver Daily News, Dec 5, 2006
El Nino to Affect Weather in Colorado and Western U.S., CIRES Press Release, Nov 30, 2006
Beetles Take Big Bite Out of Forests, Rocky Mountain News, Nov 29, 2006
State Mulls Chimney Hollow Reservoir Plan,The Daily Times-Call, November 24, 2006
Tucson Considers New Drought Plan Including Mandatory Upgrades to Existing Plumbing,Tucson Citizen, Nov 24, 2006
State of Wyoming Climatologist Predicts Normal Winter Casper Star Tribune, October 30, 2006
Global Warming: What About Water?, The Salt Lake Tribune, October 30, 2006
Late Rains Help Offset Early Dry Conditions for some Arkansas Valley Farmers Pueblo Chieftain, October 28, 2006
Wyoming-Colorado Pipeline Plan Sparks Skepticism, Rocky Mountain News, Oct 23, 2006
Vegas Reaching for Rural Water, USA Today, Oct 15, 2006
El Niño Makes a Comeback, NOAA September 13, 2006.
Governors Approve Recommendations for Managing Limited Water, in Face of Tremendous Growth, Drought , June 12.
Salt Lake City Tribune week-long series on global warming, August 6.
The West takes lead on climate change, By Patrick O'Driscoll (USA TODAY - February 28, 2006)
Cloud seeding gets off to small start, By Candy Moulton (Casper Star-Tribune - February 26, 2006)
States approve water proposal, By Henry Brean (Las Vegas Review Journal - February 1, 2006)
Colorado basin pact reached, By Shaun McKinnon (Arizona Republic - February 1, 2006)
Delegation to Montana: Go easy, By Noelle Straub (Casper Star-Tribune - January 31, 2006)
Debate on Climate Shifts to Issue of Irreparable Change, By Juliet Eilperin (Washington Post - January 29, 2006)
6 Ex-Chiefs of E.P.A. Urge Action on Greenhouse Gases, by Michael Janofsky (NY Times - Jan. 19, 2006)
Bill makes water a cash crop, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post – January 17,2006
EPA reverses course on Spaulding Peak drilling, by Gary Harmon(Grand Junction Daily Sentinel - Jan 16, 2006)
Nevada would pay for border reservoir in deal for more water, by Henry Brean (Las Vegas Review Journal - Jan. 14, 2
Water-use officials discuss the future of Colorado River, By Joe Baird (Salt Lake Tribune - December 16, 2005)
States wrangle for Colo. River share, By Shaun McKinnon (Arizona Republic - December 14, 2005)
Wasted Colo. River water at issue, By Shaun McKinnon (Arizona Republic - December 13, 2005)
Lake Powell still a glass half-empty, By Kim McGuire (Denver Post - December 11. 2005)
Rebounding waters, By Kim McGuire (Denver Post - December 11, 2005)
Ranchers: Gas drilling, water don’t mix, By Dale Rodebaugh (Durango Herald - December 2, 2005)
Court battle over instream rights creates ripples, By Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News - November 29, 2005)
[Water] Law makes, breaks men, By David Olinger and Chuck Plunkett (Denver Post - November 23, 2005)
Turning water into gold, By David Ollinger and Chuck Plunkett (Denver Post - November 21, 2005)
Feds eye Flaming Gorge changes, By Jeff Gearino (Casper Star Tribune - November 21, 2005)
River recreation may hinder growth, By Jesse Harlan Alderman (Durango Herald - November 16, 2005)
Idaho water law in question, By Michelle Dunlop (The Times [Twin Falls, ID] - November 10, 2005)
Water projects moving forward, By Joe Baird (Salt Lake Tribune - November 10, 2005)
Dam still injuring Grand Canyon, By Joe Baird (Salt Lake Tribune - October 27, 2005)
Conservation in works,By Todd Hartman (Rocky Mountain News - October 27, 2005)
Bear River critics pounce on water surplus projections, By Joe Baird. (Salt Lake Tribune - October 26, 2005)
CBM water hearings scheduled, Associated Press (in Billings Gazette - October 25, 2005)
Global meltdown hits skiing, By katie Human (Denver Post - October 17, 2005)
Tapping the plains, By Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News - October 8, 2005)
Pueblo crying foul on water, By Kim McGuire (Denver Post - September 29, 2005)
Global warming's effect on river flow examined, By Henry Brean (Las Vegas Review Journal - September 23, 2005)
States take wait-and-see approach, By Ken Ritter-AP (Las Vegas Review-Journal - September 20, 2005)
Winter key to water recovery, By Deborah Frazier (Rocky Mountain News - Spetember 15, 2005)
River panel rejects research funds request, By Launce Rake (Las Vegas Sun - Spetember 14, 2005)
Monsoon '05: Little rainfall, lots of danger, By Michael Clancy (Arizona Republic - September 13, 2005)
Old pipeline plan gets new review, by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News - Spetember 8, 2005)
COLORADO RIVER ISSUES: Water chief draws line at meeting, By Henry Brean (Las Vegas Review-Journal - September 3, 2005)
States aim for drought deal, By Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News - August 30, 3005)
States work out water plan, by Shaun McKinnon (Arizona Republic - August 27, 2005)
Plowed under by urban thirst, By Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News - August 27, 2005)
Arizona braces for water war, by Shaun McKinnon (Arizona Republic - August 25, 2005)
First roundtable a success in Rangely, by Sally Spaulding (Grand Junction Daily Sentinel - August 25, 2005)
S.L., Utah counties to raise water tax, by Joe Baird (Salt Lake Tribune - August 25, 2005)
Aurora, Arapahoe tangle over land plan, by Stuart Steers and Javier Erik Olvera (Rocky Mountain News - August 22, 2005)
State plans cloud seeding this winter, by Jeffrey Jaquet (Casper Star-Tribune - August 10, 2005)
Great Basin ranchers fight Vegas water grab, by Joe Baird (Salt Lake Tribune - August 7, 2005)
Kaycee area floats dam idea, by Deirdre Stoelzle Graves (Caspter Star Tribune - August 4, 2005)
Plan eyed to quench growing thirst, by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News - August 1, 2005)
Water reuse seen as way to stretch resource, by Deborah Frazier (Rocky Mountain News - July 30, 2005)
Bureau of Reclamation says it won't drain Lake Powell, by Joe Baird (Salt Lake Tribune - July 29, 2005)
Plan aims to boost lakes Mead, Powell by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News - July 25, 2005)
Silverthorne floats kayak park, troubles Denver Water by Steve Lipsher (Denver Post - July 21, 2005)
West's water facing $$ crisis by Jerry Spangler (Deseret Morning News [UT] - July 20, 2005)
House backs S. Platte funding by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News - July 15, 2005)
Water planners rethink future by Dustin Bleizeffer (Casper Star Tribune - July 15, 2005)
Matheson pushes $10 million rural water bill by Thomas Burr (Salt Lake Tribune - July 15, 2005)
Water war may lurk on horizon by Shane Benjamin (Durango Herald - July 13, 2005)
Group floats water solutions for state by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News - July 12, 2005)
Gore wants global warming remarks kept private by Paul Foy (Associated Press - July 11, 2005)
After 70 years, still no dam for Sanpete County by Joe Baird (Salt Lake Tribune - July 8, 2005)
Living with less but paying more by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News - July 5, 2005)
Case pursues instream flow goal by Brodie Farquar (Casper [WY] Star-Tribune - July 4, 2005)
State cuts water use, takes drought to heart by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News - July 2, 2005)
State, water districts at odds on Utah's true supply of H20 by Joe Baird (Salt Lake Tribune - July 1, 2005)
Western Perspective: Wrangling Water by John Freemuth (Headwaters News-June 27, 2005)
State's rural growth taxing water supplies by Sh aun McKinnon (Arizona Republic - June 26, 2005)
Hantavirus risk grows stronger by Dan Lewerenz (Associated Press - June 24, 2005)
Pharmaceuticals in Waterways Raise Concern by Juliet Eilperin (Washington Post - June 23, 2005)
Water users still far from agreement by Michelle Dunlap (The [Twin Falls, ID] News - June 22, 2005)
Meetings to focus on Colorado River water pact by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News - June 16, 2005)
West Slope offers plan to ease water disputes by Theo stein (Denver Post - May 27, 2005)
Schweitzer goes to feds over mine impact on water by Michael Jamison (Missoulian - May 27, 2005)
Water, anger rise as a result of flow test by Joe Baird (Salt Lake Tribune - May 25, 2005)
Sec'y of Interior Gale Norton announced that she will not curtail reservoir releases from Lake Powell this year, 5/3/05
Rafts adrift in murky law by Jason Blevins (Denver Post - May 24, 2005)
Battle over Klamath water shifts to electric rates by Jeff Barnard (Idaho Falls Register- May 15, 2005)
Report details disruption to watershed last quarter century By Michael Moore (Missoulian - May 15, 2005)
Denver Water loosens spigot, only rule: Don't waste resource by Kim McGuire (Denver Post - May 12, 2005)
Water decision disappoints Wyo by WHITNEY ROYSTER (Casper Star Tribune - May 3, 2005)
Feds will referee Colorado River fight by Shaun Mckinnon (Arizona Republic - April 21, 2005)
$626 Million to Protect Wildlife Along Colorado River by Dean Murphy (New York Times - April 5, 2005)
Western states to miss drought plan deadline by Henry Brean (Las Vegas Review-Journal. March 31, 2005)
Lawmakers develop plan for water talks. Denver Post editorial, February 20, 2005.
Water use reflects thirst to conserve by Theo Stein (Denver Post, January 25 2005)
27 front range cities' water pact pledges to improve conservation by Kim McGuire (Denver Post, Jan. 23 2005)
Wet February, March predicted in parts of Colorado, by Jim Erickson (Rocky Mountain News, December 31, 2004)
State preparing for water battle by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mtn. News December 11, 2004)
U.S. Rules Out Dam Removal to Aid Salmon by Felicity Barringer (New York Times - December 1, 2004)
Restoring the Canyon by Mark Hanves (Salt Lake Tribune - November 28, 2004)
State plans more talks on fair division of water by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News Nov. 18, 2004)
Water pump in west primes earthquakes by Associated Press (CNN.com November 15, 2004)
Role of Snowmelt in Runoff Rethought by Elizabeth Mattern Clark (Boulder Daily Camera November 8, 2004)
Napolitano: Turn down taps by Shaun McKinnon (The Arizona Republic November 2, 2004)
Change in the air, part 2: Going, going, gone? by Jim Erikson (Rocky Mountain News Oct. 26, 2004)
Current drought a wimp by Jim Erickson (Rocky Mountain News Oct. 8, 2004)
Tree-ring study peers into possible future droughts by Katy Human (Denver Post Oct. 8, 2004)
The Last Drop, part 5: Eagle County highland vs. flatland by Jerd Smith (water series in Rocky Mountain News Oct. 7, 2004)
Bridging our troubled waters by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News Oct. 7, 2004)
The Last Drop, part 4:Pitkin County trouble looms in Glamour Gulch by Todd Hartman(water ser. in Rocky Mtn. News Oct. 6, 2004)
Fishing in troubled waters by Todd Hartman (Rocky Mountain News Oct. 6, 2004)
Reservoir Dogs by Todd Hartman (Rocky Mountain News Oct. 6, 2004)
9th circuit backs dams on Lower Snake by Nicholaus K. Geranios (Idaho Falls Post Register Oct. 6, 2004)
The Last Drop, part 3: Summit County Siphoning the Summit by Jerd Smith (water series in the Rocky Mountain News Oct. 5, 2004)
Fort Collins, Greeley seal deal for water by Nikolaus Olsen (Coloradoan Oct. 5, 2004)
The Last Drop, part 2: Grand County Grand's Last Stand by Todd Hartman (water series in the Rocky Mountain News Oct. 4, 2004)
Part One: The Last Drop by Jerd Smith and Todd Hartman (water series in the Rocky Mountain News Oct 2, 2004)
Climate: parsing regional impacts by Dan Whipple (Washington Times Sept. 27, 2004)
Conservation deal will boost water quantity in Blue River, by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News Sept 15, 2004)
Climate scientists tackle monsoon, by Todd Neff (Daily Camera Sept. 10, 2004)
Upper basin states request yearly snowpack evaluation, by Sally Spaulding (The Daily Sentinel Sept. 5, 2004)
Water on tap through 2030, by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News September 1, 2004)
It's a farmers' market for selling water rights (Grand Junction Daily Sentinel Sept. 1, 2004)
Deals of past haunt water's future, by Theo Stein (Denver Post August 30, 2004).
Reward water conservation (Denver Post editorial August 27, 2004)
Denver opens spigot, rescinds water limits, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post August 26, 2004)
Beyond a shadow of a...drought, by John J. Sanko (Rocky Mountain News August 24, 2004)
Beyond a shadow of a...drought, by John Sanko (Rocky Mountain News August 24, 2004)
Experts hoping rainfalls signal end of drought, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post August 20, 2004)
Drought lingers despite wet spell, by Elizabeth Mattern Clark (Daily Camera August 20, 2004)
COLORADO RIVER: Drought may alter accord, by Henry Brean (Review-Journal August 20, 2004)
Drought dwindles, by Todd Hartman (Rocky Mountain News August 20, 2004)
State stashes big share of water underground, by Shaun McKinnon (Arizona Republic August 18, 2004)
Drought warning, by Mike Johanns (Headwater News August 18, 2004)
Western Slope fears future trickling away, by Theo Stein (Denver Post August 15, 2004)
The great Divide: Time to rewrite river law?, by Joe Bauman (Deseret Morning News August 8, 2004)
Denver Water is H2O-rich, revenue-poor, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post August 6, 2004)
Politics wading into water choices, experts say, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post August 4, 2004)
Sobering thoughts on water, by Ed Quillen (Denver Post August 3, 2004)
One person's wastewater ..., by Deborah Frazier (Rocky Mountain News July 30, 2004)
Summer rain hasn't ended state drought, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post July 28, 2004)
Drying Up: Coming to Terms with Utah's Six-Year Drought, by Brent Israelsen (Salt Lake Tribune July 27, 2004)
States deal for water, by Shaun McKinnon (The Arizona Republic July 25, 2004)
Water projects forecast to fall short of needs, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post July 22, 2004)
Study: Greater efforts needed to preserve water, by Deborah Frazier (Rocky Mountain News July 22, 2004)
Lake Powell's low water levels cause alarm amid drought (Rocky Mountain News July 21, 2004)
Water solutions sought for Douglas Co., Aurora, by Gabrielle Crist (Rocky Mountain News July 21, 2004)
Cities' water needs uprooting Colorado farms (Denver Post July 11, 2004)
Drought draining power, by Theo Stein (Denver Post July 5, 2004)
Rewards and penalties for water use, by Ryan Morgan (Daily Camera July 4, 2004)
Water board no wet blanket, by Gary Gerhardt (Rocky Mountain News July 1, 2004)
Rain or shine, retain watering restrictions (Denver Post editorial June 30, 2004)
Denver Water grants 3rd day for sprinklers, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post June 30, 2004)
Oceans hold key to Colo. drought, by Diedtra Henderson (Denver Post June 27, 2004)
Wet week doesn't wash out restrictions by Deborah Frazier (Rocky Mountain News June 24, 2004)
Rain swells reservoirs, may ease watering restrictions, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post June 24, 2004)
Rains may not ease water limits by Joey Bunch (Denver Post June 23, 2004)
Ranch's water may be used to preserve scenic river, by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News June 21, 2004)
Southwest county residents want water from N.M., by Dale Rodebaugh (Durango Herald June 20, 2004)
Aurora wraps up water deal; Pact with Vail Valley users to boost levels in reservoir, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post June 18, 2004)
Growth paradox: Just add water; Users conserve as taps multiply, by George Merritt and Joey Bunch (Denver Post June 17, 2004)
Aquifer stressed in San Luis Valley, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post June 17, 2004)
Expert: Drought may let up; Hot weather a good sign, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post June 16, 2004)
Water use drops; Despite dry season, metro-area usage down by 28 percent, by Deborah Frazier (Rocky Mountain News June 10, 2004)
A free market in water; Secretary Norton's indolent response is hardly adequate (Las Vegas Review Journal editorial June 8, 2004)
Scientist: Climate changes could hurt Idaho's farms, fish, by Rocky Barker (The Idaho Statesman June 4, 2004)
Drought relief dries up along with snow; Melt likely a month earlier than average by Hector Gutierrez (Rocky Mountain News June 3)
Denver Water may consider easing rules, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post May 27, 2004)
Ongoing lack of water hindering program to help endangered Fish (Daily Camera May 27, 2004)
Western warming spurs concern; symposium addresses rising temperatures, drought, fire, by Don Thompson (Daily Camera May 26, 2004)
Water law for a new century (Idaho Falls Post Register editorial May 25, 2004)
Conservation efforts appear to be paying off at reservoirs, by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News May 18, 2004)
Colorado River expected to be low, by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News May 14, 2004)
Water providers' plan workable (Denver Post editorial May 13, 2004)
Napolitano: Arizona needs to adopt culture of conservation, by Paul Davenport (Arizona Daily Sun May 13, 2004)
The Arid West (New York Times editorial May 10, 2004)
South metro water districts unite to conserve aquifers, by Manny Gonzales (Denver Post May 7, 2004)
Decision on dams raises questions, by Deborah Frazier (Rocky Mountain News May 5, 2004)
Legal leaks spring from water-supply dike, by Deborah Frazier (Rocky Mountain News May 4, 2004)
Drought's a tricky phenomenon, by Klaus Wolter (Denver Post May 2, 2004)
Drought is just a temporary condition, by Chips Barry (Denver Post May 2, 2004)
Drought Settles In, Lake Shrinks and West's Worries Grow, by Kirk Johnson and Dean Murphy (New York Times May 2, 2004)
Water study: No easy fix, by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News May 1, 2004)
Drought Ultimatum: U.S. tells states to act fast or face restrictions, by Shaun McKinnon (Arizona Republic Apr 30, 2004)
City flush but frugal with water; Supply high, usage low in Englewood, by George Merritt (Denver Post Apr 27, 2004)
West faces a sixth year of epic drought, by Todd Wilkinson (Christian Science Monitor Apr 27, 2004)
Recycled water has a built-in customer, By Marcos Mocine-McQueen, (Denver Post Apr 26, 2004)
Water groups focus on future, by Theo Stein (Denver Post April 25, 2004)
Aurora tests the waters, by Mike Patty (Rocky Mountain News Apr 19, 2004)
The cost of conservation, by Jerd Smith (Rocky Mountain News Apr 17, 2004)
Denver approves watering restrictions (Denver Post Apr 14, 2004)
Area cities' water rules greeted with skepticism, by Joey Bunch (Denver Post Apr 5, 2004
Water ebbs, worry flows, by Theo Stein (Denver Post Apr 4, 2004)
Dry outlook an opportunity in disguise, by Diane Carmen (Denver Post Apr 4, 2004)
EPA offers mining help, By Cheryl Wittenauer-AP (Casper Star Tribune - September 1, 2005)
Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) issues 'Assessments of Global Change Assessments: Lessons Learne,' 2-23-2007
Climate Change Survey Results Released, Environ. & Energy Study Institute, May 2007
Climate Change Survey Results Released, Environ. & Energy Study Institute, May 2007
Misuse of water puts future at risk, David Schiff, Wildlife Conservation Society, July 2, 2007

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