Nevada rancher exposes illegal water use by lithium mine after permits revoked, sparking a state cease and desist and concerns over rushed project approvals.

Arizona’s bipartisan ag-to-urban law allows developers to use water from retired farmland to meet housing demand while conserving groundwater. Some rural leaders worry their water needs were left...

The Bureau of Reclamation launches a live webcam at Shasta Dam, offering real-time views of the dam, reservoir, and Mount Shasta for the public and media.

Drought worsens in Utah, Nevada, and Colorado, while parts of New Mexico and Wyoming see minor relief. Monsoon rains may offer hope for Arizona and other areas in early July.

Utah's new drought primer shows how snowpack, reservoirs, and smart water laws impact everything from farming to wildlife across the Colorado River Basin.