The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has pledged $3 million to help protect Great Salt Lake wetlands.

California adopts new Bay-Delta water rules to protect native fish, restore habitat, improve river flows, and balance environmental and water supply needs.

Heavy storms eased drought across parts of the Colorado River Basin states, but long-term moisture shortages persisted.

Scientists found microplastics in remote Sierra Nevada snowfall. The study measured plastic deposits but did not assess drinking water or health effects.

Recent heavy storms dumped water into the Colorado River basin, raising Lake Powell. However, experts warn the western drought is far from over.

Seven Colorado River Basin states are allotted $3.82 million in federal funding to test for and reduce lead in school and child care drinking water.