Heat and drought persist across the Colorado River Basin as low snowpack drives low-flow conditions and a dry forecast offers little near-term relief.

Colorado's new buy-and-dry law requires water buyers to restore dried farmland. Each lost acre costs the region up to $1,601 annually.

New study reveals that 95% of Arizona's rainfall evaporates. Universities identify 50+ strategies to boost groundwater recharge across all 51 state basins.

The Imperial Irrigation District is offering up to $500,000 in matching funds for local government water and agriculture projects. Deadline: July 15, 2026.

Federal forecasters warn Lake Powell could lose hydropower capacity by spring 2027 as Colorado River inflows hit historic lows and key rules expire.