Wyoming committee declines to sponsor data center water restrictions but supports expanded groundwater studies amid growing concerns over water use.

California completes $55 million in water projects to expand groundwater storage, improve water supplies and prepare Southern California for drought.

Arizona proposes cutting Willcox Basin groundwater overdraft by 50% by 2075. A public hearing is scheduled for November 16, 2026.

Wyoming seeks public comments on proposed Colorado River water conservation rules. The deadline is November 13, 2026.

Phoenix prepares for deeper Colorado River cuts with voluntary water conservation, higher rebates and a drought surcharge for heavy water users.

New research finds 71 cloud seeding responses across three Western states, but questions remain about how much precipitation reached the ground.