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February 21, 2021

USU Study #6: Alternative Management Paradigms for the Future of the Colorado and Green Rivers

White Paper # 06.Full White Paper # 06 called "Alternative Management Paradigms for the Future of the Colorado and Green Rivers."

White Paper Summary # 06

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NEWS In regards to the responses from representatives of Upper Colorado River Commission about demand projections

Note: In the news pieces below by Joan Meiners and Heather Sackett, the request of the Upper Colorado River Commission to the scientists won't change the results of the study and indicates that the Upper Colorado River Commission will not take responsibility for their share of the water budget imbalance in the Colorado River, which is about 27% of the total; approximately 640,000 acre-feet.

Click here to read this story by Joan Meiners of The Spectrum called "Climate Change and Climate Denial on the Colorado River."

Click here to read this story by Heather Sackett of Aspen Journalism called of "Estimates of Future Upper Colorado River Basin Water Use Confound Planning Report, Shows Study."

2007 Depletion Schedule for Upper Colorado River

2016 Depletion Schedule for Upper Colorado River & 2017 Resolution

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All news combined from Allen Best and Tony Davis. Four stories combined. Individual stories are presented below:

Colorado River Outlook Darkens Dramatically in New Study by Tony Davis of Tucson Daily Star

Lake Powell Could Become Dead Pool as Climate Change, Political Wars, and Unabated Growth Drain its Waters by Tony Davis of Arizona Daily Star

A Deep Rethink of the Colorado River by Allen Best of Mountain Town News

Again the Question About Whether Lake Powell is Doomed by Allen Best of Mountain Town News

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