Posts By: Lynne Bairstow

The Raise the River team attended the annual conference of the Colorado River Water Users Association (CWRUA) this past week (December 13-15, 2017), held in Las Vegas. With over 2,000 attendees, this is the annual gathering of this non-profit, non-partisan organization which provides a forum for exchanging ideas and perspectives on Colorado River use and management… Read more »

#GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. Millions of people have come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live. We hope that today, you will… Read more »

Our friends at Carpe Diem West have included Raise the River in their 10-year highlights of water resiliency in the West. Among the seven stories of the people who are charting the course for climate resiliency and water justice in the American West, the work of  Raise the River is included, as working to bring… Read more »

Minute 323 Agreement boosts water security for Colorado River water users, continues Delta restoration (September 27, 2017) – Today, policymakers, water agencies, and conservation organizations from the United States and Mexico gathered to confirm the signing of Minute 323, an addendum to the 1944 Water Treaty between the United States and Mexico. The successful negotiation… Read more »

In this scientific report authored by Raise the River team members, the lessons learned from the 2014 pulse flow are explored — from the resulting ecological restoration to its social impact. Authors of the report include Raise the River coalition organization representatives and members of the Science Team providing ongoing monitoring, including:  Eloise Kendy/The Nature Conservancy,… Read more »