Nov
22
A wave of 7,000 public comments have slowed plans for the most catastrophic water diversion ever proposed on the Green River. Because of this deluge the Army Corps of Engineers has delayed release of the environmental impact statement on the proposed 560-mile pipeline from Flaming Gorge until 2016. The colossal $7 billion proposal seeks to …
Nov
22
The Bureau of Reclamation has resuscitated plans for a destructive diversion dam on the headwaters of the Price River. Fish Creek and Gooseberry Creek face construction of a $43 million taxpayer funded dam and reservoir. In an attempt to snatch public resources for private gain, Sanpete Water District seeks to divert Colorado River basin water …
Nov
22
Chevron’s June 11 Red Butte oil spill sickened scores of Salt Lake City residents along Red Butte Creek and Liberty Park Pond and polluted the Red Butte Creek ecosystem with contaminants that may remain for decades. Chevron apologized and claimed it would take full responsibility for the cleanup costs of the spill. But just two …
Nov
22
In the continuing legal battle over the West desert water grab, the Nevada Supreme Court in June held that the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s previous water rights applications were no longer valid. This is a victory for farmers, ranchers and anyone looking to ensure that Utah’s West desert wildlife exist for future generations. The Southern …
