Archive - Western Water Notes

Is mining law reform dead?

Was it ever alive?

Jun 5, 2024 •

Daniel Rothberg

Q&A: The Colorado River in 2025

"Hydrology is central," the promises of the Colorado River Compact + Trump 2.0

Feb 12 •

Daniel Rothberg

Nevada Supreme Court issues major water ruling

The court rules that the state has broad authority over groundwater.

Jan 25, 2024 •

Daniel Rothberg

Research notes #3: Reclamation words

Waste. Salvage.

Sep 4, 2024 •

Daniel Rothberg

Does the Colorado River need bank reform?

The most important bank you've maybe never heard of.

Sep 12, 2024 •

Daniel Rothberg

Myth-making, monuments, and today

Finding lessons and refuges in history and time.

Apr 18 •

Daniel Rothberg

The water and lithium picture

That is, lithium and other energy transition metals.

Aug 20, 2024 •

Daniel Rothberg

Invisible waters: At the base of the river

New study looks at Colorado River groundwater in a warming world.

Jun 12, 2024 •

Daniel Rothberg

Research notes #2: The free-flowing days

And the freewheeling days.

Apr 26, 2024 •

Daniel Rothberg

Hydro project could test tribal sovereignty rule

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is asking regulators to rescind a permit on tribal lands.

Mar 26, 2024 •

Daniel Rothberg

Solar canals, the water year, and more

Moving into April.

Apr 2 •

Daniel Rothberg

AI, the Colorado River, Lake Tahoe and more.

Aug 16, 2024 •

Daniel Rothberg

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