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Western drought: relief and ongoing strain

California sees storm relief, but severe to extreme drought persists across much of the Colorado River Basin.

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Utah snowpack update: storms help, but deficits remain

Utah’s February 2026 storms boosted snowpack, but record lows persist in the Sevier Basin and runoff outlook remains uncertain.

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Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River plan

Arizona leaders warn new Colorado River proposals could sharply reduce the state’s water after 2026, raising concerns about fairness and long-term supply.

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Wyoming considers voluntary river conservation

Wyoming lawmakers consider a voluntary program to conserve Colorado River water, store savings in Fontenelle Reservoir, and protect water rights.

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Utah bill shields future water use in the lower basin

Utah HB 187 protects lower basin water rights from forfeiture, including water conservancy districts that plan future use and file an affidavit.

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Colorado River runoff outlook darkens

Federal projections show Lake Powell runoff at just 52% of average, raising concerns about power generation and reservoir levels in 2026.

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  1. Deborah on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    It depends. For instance, parts of Colorado that directly feed the Colorado River have had a snow deficit, resulting in…

  2. Deborah on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026

    There are a lot of tributaries that feed into it, and everyone is fighting over them, too. I think it's…

  3. Callie Humes on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    If only some [arts of the Western states are getting percipitation does if effect the whole state or just the…

  4. Callie Humes on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026

    I think it is really interesting how one river supports a lot of people and a lot of communities and…

  5. Helen c on New Mexico bill presses rules on oilfield wastewaterFebruary 6, 2026

    One likes to hope the time will come, (soon), when these destructive corporations finally reap what they have sown.

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