Officials Avoid Sacrificing Lake Powell Sacred Cow
Community Voices
A coalition of Colorado River activists criticized the federal government and seven states for prioritizing an agreement that fails to meaningfully reduce consumptive...
Will Reclamation and the States Make the Grade on a Colorado...
One out of nine Americans depends on the Colorado River, meaning that the public has vested much faith in water managers. In most Colorado...
Atmospheric rivers endanger the West
Community Voices
Moab, Utah, gets just eight inches of rain per year, yet rainwater flooded John Weisheit’s basement last summer. Extremes are common in a...
Nevada’s Conservation Year in Review
Commentary
As this year draws to a close, it is helpful to look back over the past 12 months to reflect on our successes and...
Lake Tahoe a Proving Ground for Emerging Conservation Technology
Lake Tahoe is famous around the world for its crystal clear, blue waters. But, its beaches are known for something else: tourists and trash.
This...
Expanded recreation highlights 2022 outdoor news
Those looking to discover adventure, get out of their cars, and do something about climate change could learn a thing or two from San...
University of Wyoming analysis proves the economic irrelevance of public-land livestock...
Opinion
A series of University of Wyoming economic analyses (funded by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association) to determine the economic impacts of eliminating federal grazing...
With First Lease Sale in the Pacific, Offshore Wind Energy Gaining...
In late October, the Department of the Interior announced that its Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will conduct an offshore wind energy lease...
Creative Misdirection: One Day at a Presentation
Opinion
A funny thing happened at a presentation the other day. A retired professor started off talking about how to repair damaged riparian (streamside) areas...
One Less Car
I have pedaled the streets of Reno for almost twenty years. A lot has changed. While there are more butts on more bikes more...