Utah reservoirs are draining at twice the normal rate, with statewide storage down to 67% and the Great Salt Lake falling two feet since April.

Drought worsened across the Colorado River Basin as heat and dryness fueled wildfires and stressed water supplies in Arizona, Colorado, and beyond.

Arizona mayors launch a coalition to safeguard the state’s Colorado River supplies and strengthen long-term water security.

Colorado River District adopts a 5-year plan to protect West Slope water, expand data resources, and lead in Colorado River negotiations.

If Lake Mead reaches dead pool, water deliveries, power, and farms across the Southwest would face severe consequences.