Western States Oppose Plan to Charge for US Reservoir WaterWestern States Oppose Plan to Charge for US Reservoir WaterStenehjem said Friday he thought the proposal had languished but attorneys general recently learned that it was still being reviewed.Associated PressAssociated Press
Report: 6 Million Acres of State Lands in West InaccessibleReport: 6 Million Acres of State Lands in West InaccessibleBut there's no guarantee those programs will continue indefinitely, Webster said.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bankers: Trade War Having Negative Effect on Rural EconomiesBankers: Trade War Having Negative Effect on Rural EconomiesThat's up from 8 in 10 who said the same thing in September.Associated PressAssociated Press
Study: Controlled Burns Underused to Reduce Wildfire RisksStudy: Controlled Burns Underused to Reduce Wildfire RisksThe practice might gain better acceptance in the West if people see its potential to improve big game habitat, she said.Associated PressAssociated Press
Hoover Dam Ceremony Marks Colorado River Drought PlanHoover Dam Ceremony Marks Colorado River Drought PlanArizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and Mexico are affected.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bills in Congress Would Implement Drought Plan in WestBills in Congress Would Implement Drought Plan in WestThe states want congressional approval by April 22 so that Mexico also will contribute water starting next year.Associated PressAssociated Press
Feds to Ease Land Restrictions Across U.S. WestFeds to Ease Land Restrictions Across U.S. WestA formal announcement is expected Friday.Associated PressAssociated Press
California District Stalls West Drought Plan Over Lake MoneyCalifornia District Stalls West Drought Plan Over Lake MoneyThe Coachella Valley Water District board joined other California water managers in approving in-state agreements earlier this month. Associated PressAssociated Press
West’s Old Mines Hold Danger for Some, Adventure for OthersWest’s Old Mines Hold Danger for Some, Adventure for OthersFor the state, the message is as clear as its skull-and-crossbones signs: Stay out and stay alive.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Federal Grazing Fees LoweredWyoming Federal Grazing Fees LoweredPortions of collected fees are also returned to the states for use in the counties where the fees were generated.Roger GrayRoger Gray