The Bureau of Reclamation banned open fires, fireworks, and outdoor smoking on federal lands across Southern California and Arizona effective July 1, 2026. Violations carry fines or up to six months...
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A Napa County grand jury found St. Helena's water rates nearly tripled since 2011 — yet aging pipes still deliver discolored, foul-tasting water to residents.
A look at the Colorado River Basin reservoir system storage numbers
A comprehensive inventory of Colorado River Basin reservoirs across 7 states reveals current storage levels, capacities, and managing agencies—Lake Mead to McPhee.
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed June 29, 2026, to hear Nebraska's lawsuit against Colorado over South Platte River water rights and a long-delayed canal project.
Report: Winter crops could save San Joaquin farms from drying up
New research shows bare farm fields waste more water than low-water winter crops — and a smarter approach could keep San Joaquin Valley farms alive.
Video recap of the news: Wildfire has become this week's most visible reminder that water issues rarely stay confined to reservoirs and rivers.