A massive Utah data center project withdrew its water application after thousands protested concerns over drought and Great Salt Lake impacts.

Wyoming’s North Platte Basin faces extreme drought as runoff forecasts plunge to just 17% of normal for the 2026 snowmelt season.

A Colorado mountain district has banned outdoor watering and pool filling as drought fears spread across rivers, neighborhoods, and fisheries.

New research warns severe California wildfires are damaging critical headwaters that supply more than two-thirds of the state’s water.

Arizona, California, and Nevada propose a plan to deliver over 3.2 million acre-feet in water savings through 2028 to stabilize the Colorado River system.

Federal officials approved early reservoir refilling in the Truckee Basin, capturing more runoff and boosting storage without increasing flood risk.