As water-banking bill dies, Fontenelle eyed to relieve drought
Wyoming sees potential to release water owned by the federal government instead of cutting back use by irrigators, industry and municipalities to meet downstream obligations.
Colorado River Compact
Water czar unveils Wyo plan for a West-wide reckoning
Western water system that supports 40 million persons and a $1.4 trillion economy is at risk of severe disruption, State Engineer Tyrrell said last week.
As water shortages loom, Wyo seeks water-bank bill
Lawmakers seek “beneficial use” label for drought mitigation, security against downstream demands.
Conflict looms as Wyoming seeks more Green River water
Wyoming wants to modify the Fontenelle Reservoir dam to claim more Colorado River Basin water, but it could face a fight from those downstream.
Green River could boost industrial complex dream
Legislators hoping to build a Wyoming energy complex could more easily divert Green River water under a bill U.S. Sen. John Barrasso advanced last week.
