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Predicting the future: Science Moab speaks with Dr. Kevin Wheeler about the future of the Colorado River

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Given the Colorado River system’s size and complexity, how do decision-makers predict the impacts of different water-management policies? One tool used is the Colorado River Simulation System, a model used to predict flow…

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Another dry year: Drought affects agriculture, recreation, and hydropower

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

Last week, Utah State University hosted a webinar for natural resource professionals to discuss a drought reporting network called “Condition Monitoring Observer Reports.” Through a mobile app, Utah citizens can document drought impacts…

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Science Moab talks to Brian Richter about the impact of the Colorado River Compact

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

What do Colorado’s Front Range and the Californian coast have in common? They’re both fed by the Colorado River, one of the country’s most massive waterways. Despite its size, the river and its…

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The Colorado River: How will states manage a drier future?

Rachel Fixsen6 years ago4 years ago

The waters of Lake Powell stretch across the border between Utah and Arizona, backed up by the Glen Canyon Dam. The reservoir is part of a vast and complex infrastructure used to manage…

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