A massive winter storm brought snow and ice nationwide, but drought conditions across the Colorado River Basin saw only limited, localized change.

A new Nevada mapping tool estimates how groundwater supports ecosystems and how declining water levels could affect habitats, planning, and water management.

A new executive order pushes federal authority into Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding, raising questions about permits, funding, and environmental review.

The premium bottled water market is growing fast, but new concerns about plastics, PFAS, and sustainability are reshaping consumer trust and regulation across the bottled water market.

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled January 26, 2026 that private landowners cannot sue under the state’s water waste statute, clarifying enforcement, jurisdiction, and future water disputes.

Colorado’s snowpack remains far below average in late January, raising questions about spring runoff even as key water project storage stays strong.