Utah remains in drought as reservoirs fall to 52% full, river flows struggle and bear incidents double compared with 2025.

A new study links major industrial emitters to declining Western snowpack, streamflow, rising irrigation demand and groundwater loss.

New Reclamation research targets Lake Powell evaporation, Grand Canyon springs, water quality, invasive species and artificial intelligence.

Nevada is challenging new Colorado River rules, arguing the federal plan could cut its allocation by about 71 percent and violates federal law.

A Kings County judge blocked groundwater probation for two of five Tulare Lake agencies, while denying the farm bureau's $20-per-acre-foot fee challenge.

Monsoon storms brought scattered relief to southern Arizona and Utah, but extreme drought still grips much of Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.