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Thirst for Data: State Responses to Data Center Water Use is a new Getches-Wilkinson Center report on Artificial Intelligence, water, and legal reform. AI is fueling a data center development boom—but what does it mean for our water future? Data

Brad Udall presents an engaging look at the Colorado River in an era of climate change. Discover the challenges facing the river and the choices that will shape its future. This event is co-hosted by Colorado Mountain Club Boulder Group and

Community Social for Students, Faculty, Staff and AlumniThursday, September 10th, 2026 5-7pm in Schaden Commons.Please join the Getches-Wilkinson Center and the American Indian Law Program for an informal happy hour and community-building event.

We almost always focus on just Lake Powell and Lake Mead, but there are 46 reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin.  This new paper by Jack Schmidt and the usual suspects looks at the state and trends of total Basin storage and the “Ratchet

The Colorado River:Searching for Solutions in the Face of UncertaintyThe Colorado River is facing unprecedented change and uncertainty. Average annual flows continue to decline, and negotiations to craft post-2026 guidelines to manage the river have

The American Southwest Film ScreeningWednesday, June 3rd6:00-7:30pm: Film Screening followed by Q&A with Filmmaker Len NeceferOn the eve of the 2026 Conference on the Colorado River, GWC, American Indian Law Program, Center of the American West

Stored water reserves in the Colorado River system continue to decline.  The mismatch between natural supply and overall Basin water use is having the inevitable effect on Basin-wide storage.  This paper analyzes the impact on storage in

On Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, the Wind River Water Resource Control Board (WRWRCB), Gina Guy Center for Land and Water Law, and Getches-Wilkinson Center hosted the 2nd Annual Wind River Water Forum. Gathering at the

On April 1st, thanks to the generous support of the Wyss Foundation, we had the opportunity to host Steve Bloch, legal director of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (“SUWA”). SUWA is a non-profit organization that fights to defend Utah’s

Wind River Water ForumMay 1, 2026Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Community breakfast: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.Community lunch: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.Location: Frank B. Wise Building, Fort Washakie, WYJoin us for an in-depth discussion of water management issues