Late December storms triggered emergency actions while California moved quickly to capture floodwaters for reservoirs and groundwater recharge.

Arizona officials heard sharply divided public testimony on whether the Ranegras Plain should become an Active Management Area amid rapid groundwater decline.

Federal listening sessions on the WOTUS rule have ended, but written public comments remain open through January 5, 2026. Here is what the proposed changes mean.

Low snowpack in southern Utah is affecting winter recreation at Cedar Breaks National Monument, limiting snowmobiling while snowshoe tours remain planned.

Early winter storms brought limited relief, but much of the Colorado River Basin remains affected by uneven snowfall and below-normal snowpack.

Utah entered winter with below-normal snowpack, record warmth, and drought covering 93 percent of the state, raising concerns for the 2026 water year.