What Does Open Data Mean?

Open Knowledge International defines “Open Data” as follows: Data is open if it can be freely accessed, used, modified and shared by anyone for any purpose – subject only, at most, to requirements to provide attribution and/or share-alike. Open data requires that the...
Colorado River DCP Signed!

Colorado River DCP Signed!

Representatives of seven Western states and the federal government signed a landmark deal on Monday laying out potential cuts in water deliveries through 2026 to reduce the risks of the river’s reservoirs hitting critically low levels. Yet even as they celebrated the...
Water Subcabinet

Water Subcabinet

On April 3, a “Water Subcabinet,” addressed members of the Western States Water Council (WSWC), Interstate Council on Water Policy (ICWP), National Water Resources Association (NWRA) and National Water Supply Association (NWSA) at a Water Infrastructure Forum in...

WIDS Spring Meeting – January 2019

WIDS Spring Meeting – January 2019 WIDS 2019 Planning Mtg – January 2019 – Meeting Agenda WIDS 2019 Planning Mtg – January 2019 – Meeting Minutes Meeting Summary: The WIDS group discussed the cloud survey results and report. An update on WaDE-Phase II was given....
Colorado River Basin States/Drought Contingency Plans

Colorado River Basin States/Drought Contingency Plans

On March 19, seven Colorado River Basin States Governors’ representatives and key water districts formally submitted Drought Contingency Plans (DCPs) to Congress for immediate consideration. Signing the letter requesting action were: Thomas Buschatzke, Director,...