Louis Wertz
Louis Wertz is editor-in-chief of On Land and communications director at the Western Landowners Alliance. He lives in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, with his wife and two young children.
Water Weekly: No role in approval of system conservation projects for West Slope districts
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: 1. West Slope water managers will not review, approve applications for conservation program In a major change to
Water in California with Wade Crowfoot, California Secretary of Natural Resources
Wade Crowfoot was appointed California Secretary for Natural Resources in 2019. As Secretary, Crowfoot oversees an agency of 19,000 employees charged with protecting and managing California’s diverse resources, including its
Water Weekly: ‘We have to provide them with a business decision’
This week, I'm traveling down the Lower Colorado and talking to some of the major water authorities in the lower basin on a tour organized the Water Education Foundation. So,
Landowners’ Eye on the Capital with Zach Bodhane
In this episode, we take you to Washington, D.C., for a conversation with Zach Bodhane, Western Landowners Alliance’s Policy Director. He discusses the most important issues, bills and regulations that
Water Weekly for February 13th
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: 1. Southeast Wyo. looks to voluntarily reduce certain water use In this story from intrepid Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Water Weekly for February 6th
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: 1. (Arizona’s) local water authorities talk groundwater management strategies Arizona’s local leaders are taking seriously Governor Katie Hobbs’
Water Weekly for January 30th
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: But first, a quick note from our partner, the LOR Foundation: The LOR Foundation, a private foundation that
Water Weekly for January 23rd
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: 1. Colorado River District has guidance for System Conservation Program applications Considering making an offer of conserved water
Water Weekly for January 9th
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: 1. Lake Mead may get a boost as Rockies snowpack off to strong start The atmospheric rivers that
Water Weekly for December 12th
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week in advance of the Colorado River Water Users Association conference in Las Vegas (meet us there!), read these: 1.
Water Weekly for November 28th
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: 1. America’s Billion-Dollar Tree Problem Is Spreading A new study has gotten the attention of Wired magazine by
Water Weekly for November 22nd
IF YOU CAN ONLY READ THREE STORIES ABOUT WESTERN WATER THIS WEEK, READ THESE: 1. Phoenix, other western US cities pledge to remove decorative grass amid drought 30 more western cities, including