The Bureau of Reclamation's July 31, 2026 Final EIS creates a flexible 10-year plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Here is a plain-language, state-by-state look at the proposed Colorado River water...

A California appeals court affirmed dismissal of a challenge to a local groundwater plan, ruling state regulators should evaluate it before judges do.

Hoover Dam reopens Friday, July 31 after a cableway repair. The dam and powerplant ran normally through the brief visitor closure.

The FBI and EPA warned that hackers are attacking water utilities in at least seven states, changing passwords and locking operators out of controls.

The EPA announced approximately $30 million on July 24, 2026, to fund training for small and rural water systems, split among three national groups.

New Mexico's largest reservoir dropped to just 1.4% full on July 28, 2026, leaving the Marina del Sur boat ramp hazardous as State Parks clears debris.