Spring rains provide drought relief in parts of the Colorado River Basin, but large areas still face severe drought, as seen in the May 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor.

House Republicans push plan to sell federal land in Nevada and Utah, drawing backlash from conservationists and bipartisan land access advocates.

Arizona’s Non-Indian Agricultural (NIA) water supply could vanish by 2026, forcing reliance on underground storage credits and raising concerns about future water security and growth.

On May 6, 2025, NRDC and Waterkeeper groups filed a legal petition urging the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to stop wasteful water use in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The petition cites existing law...

Rule change would eliminate Endangered Species Act habitat protections from “harm” definition. Public comment open through May 19, 2025.

Reclamation seeks public comment on a Henderson right-of-way plan for new utilities, trails, and flood control near Lake Las Vegas. Deadline: June 4.