Extreme heat and dry conditions are expanding drought across the Colorado River Basin, raising concerns about soil moisture and water supply.

Utah’s snowpack hit record lows in March 2026, raising concerns about summer water supplies despite reservoirs remaining moderately full.

Denver Water declares a Stage 1 drought following historically low snowpack in 2026. New watering restrictions and conservation targets are now in effect.

A new bipartisan bill could speed up small water projects by cutting federal review delays, helping western communities build faster.

A new bill would require data centers to disclose water and energy use as rapid growth raises concerns about costs and local resource strain.

Federal water allocations increase slightly, but low supplies and shrinking snowpack continue to strain California farmers and water systems.