Colorado River faces fish-versus-power dilemma as waters warm

This year, federal officials have decided against releasing cool water from the Colorado River reservoirs, emphasizing the need for hydropower production over the conservation of a threatened fish species. The river and its reservoirs are facing severe depletion from overuse and climate change, while states have been u

As the Colorado River and its once massive reservoirs shrink from overuse and climate change, officials were faced with a decision that pits conservation of the humpback chub — a threatened fish native to the river — against ratepayer costs for electricity.

Officials will not release cool water from a Colorado River reservoir to protect threatened fish  AP News

Lake Mead hits lowest water level on record as Colorado River crisis deepens  CNN

Federal officials will not be releasing water from one of the Colorado River's major reservoirs

Water Crisis Deepens on the Colorado River  wsj.com

As the Colorado River dwindles, it threatens to reduce the availability of both water and electricity in the Western U.S. Last week, the federal government came up with a plan that aims to manage the river water, but critics on both sides of the aisle warn that deep cuts to water use could be harmful in…

Get paid to use less water? New plan aims to help save Colorado River  USA Today