Interior advances post-2026 Colorado River rules after states miss deadline, raising stakes for water, farms, and power across the West.

Snowpack across the Colorado River Basin remains below the 15th percentile, with drought expanding in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming.

A new bipartisan bill would streamline hydropower permits at Bureau of Reclamation dams, potentially accelerating rural energy projects.

Arizona warns legal action may follow as Colorado River negotiations stall and a federal deadline approaches in late summer 2026.

New research suggests targeted alfalfa irrigation cutbacks could save significant water in the Colorado River Basin without eliminating the crop.

The Forest Service proposes cutting public comment timelines for forest projects, raising questions about access, transparency, and public participation.