The programs are especially critical given that farmers in the U.S. are aging faster than young farmers are getting in line to take their place. One-third of the 3.4 million American farmers are over the age of 65, according to latest Census of Agriculture.
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At Colorado’s largest reservoir, one national park scientist shifts her focus to toxic algae
Blue-green algae is native to Colorado’s largest reservoir. Two research projects seek reasons for its toxic bloom at Blue Mesa and how to stop it.
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Colorado water officials oppose New Mexico lawmakers’ push for federal action on the Rio Grande
Legislation proposed by New Mexico politicians eyes federal workgroup for Rio Grande
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Not too much water. Not too much heat. Are oasis lawns just right for Colorado’s climate?
A new study shows small patches of shade and green can save water while avoiding urban heat island effect that makes public question xeriscaping
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Douglas County commissioners meet again about controversial San Luis Valley water project
Four months after announcing they wouldn’t use federal COVID-19 funds on the plan from Renewable Water Resources, or RWR, the commissioners heard a legal update on the project from the county’s outside counsel
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In Wyoming, Flaming Gorge Reservoir’s water recedes as Colorado River Basin contends with drought
A boating and fishing paradise on the Utah-Wyoming line is beginning to feel the effects of the two-decade megadrought gripping the southwestern U.S.
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Desert farms in Utah flourish with water from Colorado River
Compared to neighboring states, Utah is less dependent on water from the river. Still, it is aggressively pursuing conservation measures.
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State of unease: Tribes in the Colorado River basin without water rights
One hundred years after the signing of the Colorado River Compact, many Native American tribes still struggle to fully secure water rights.
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Nevada looks to conservation as the Colorado River dwindles
Unlike other states of the Colorado River Basin, Nevada has one main river user: Las Vegas, which uses 90 percent of the state’s allocations.
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WATCH: Colorado Basin tribes without water rights
One hundred years after the signing of the Colorado River Compact, many Native American tribes still struggle to secure Colorado River water rights.