Arizona lawmakers clash on rural groundwater rules—debating economic impacts, local control, and sustainability amid the state's deepening water crisis.

Utah lawmakers propose bill blocking Wall Street and foreign investors from controlling local public lands and resources, safeguarding rural community access.

Wyoming extends temporary water use rights, increasing flexibility and safeguarding existing water users in a significant update to state water policy.

AI revolutionizes water safety, forecasting nationwide water quality issues from turbidity to algae blooms, potentially benefiting communities in the Colorado River Basin.

California advances groundwater sustainability with data-driven strategies, local agency support, and recharge efforts for a secure water future.

Severe drought worsens across the Colorado River Basin, with New Mexico hit hardest. Below-average precipitation raises concerns over water supplies.