What is Snow-Water Equivalent?
What is Snow-Water Equivalent? : Drought will continue to be a significant topic of discussion in the media this summer, with many states still facing significant drought concerns despite late-season snowfall. There are a lot of graphs, charts, and terms being bandied about as part of the drought discussion, so we thought it would be Continue reading →
Renewable Energy Bill (SB252) Passes in Colorado House
Renewable Energy Bill (SB252) Passes in Colorado House : Colorado reaffirmed its role as a leader in renewable energy when the House approved a bill that would expand renewable energy like wind and solar to rural electric co-ops in Colorado. The bill expands access to solar, wind and other clean energy for rural Colorado by increasing the renewable energy Continue reading →
#wordlesswednesday #waterwednesday Colorado River
#wordlesswednesday #waterwednesday Colorado River : The Colorado River was recently listed as the most endangered river in the United States, according to the 2013 list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® released today by the nonprofit group American Rivers. In honor of #wordlesswednesday, and #waterwednesday below are a series of photos showcasing both the history, beauty Continue reading →
What River is the Most Endangered River in America?
What River is the Most Endangered River in America? : The Colorado River is the most endangered river in the United States, according to the 2013 list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® released today by the nonprofit group American Rivers. Western Resource Advocates, a conservation organization that works throughout the entire Colorado River Basin, issued the following comments in response Continue reading →

GREAT NEWS: WRA Honored with Regional Leadership Award

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This week, Western Resource Advocates was honored to receive the Western Regional Leadership Award from Wind Powering America, a branch of the National Renewable Energy Lab.  This award recognizes Western Resource Advocates for our “bold leadership in supporting renewable energy development and articulating the water/energy nexus in the Western states.” Continue reading →

ICYMI Monday: Environmental legislation, water for fracking & climate change

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In Case You Missed It) is a weekly feature at Western Views that runs every Monday. The goal of ICYMI Monday is to catch you up on some of the most important stories about conservation and the environment that you might have missed last week. Let’s get to it: Keeping up with Continue reading →

Tune in on River Updates with WRA’s Colorado River Basin Blog

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Among industry, growth, recreation and drought, a number of factors contribute to the future of America’s most endangered river. Experts say that 2013 will bring a second consecutive drought season, there will be many more watering restrictions than Coloradans saw in 2012. Furthermore, the Colorado River – sustaining 40 million people a Continue reading →