Exceptional drought spread in Colorado and Wyoming, while Arizona and Utah saw worsening conditions amid weak monsoon rains.

Reclamation projects 2026 shortages at Lakes Powell and Mead, urging Basin states to finalize new post-2026 Colorado River guidelines.

A UC Riverside study reveals that groundwater over-pumping in California’s Central Valley caused land subsidence, slashing up to $1.87 billion in home values from 2015–2021.

ASU’s Kyl Center outlines risks for Arizona as 2007 Colorado River guidelines end, with potential deep cuts if no new plan is reached.

Nevada has launched a voluntary groundwater rights retirement program to address declining aquifers and protect vital ecosystems, backed by new state laws.

On July 25, 2025, PG&E filed its decommissioning plan for the Potter Valley Project, proposing dam removals to restore fish habitat and a new diversion facility to maintain water flows.