Colorado River negotiations among seven Western states have stalled as reservoirs drop and deadlines slip. Federal intervention may follow if talks fail by February 2026.
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Research from Brigham Young University and the University of Idaho examines groundwater pollution tied to mining and its implications for ecosystems and public health.
Lake Oroville’s Feather River Hatchery exceeded salmon spawning goals in December 2025, expanding production to support struggling Chinook populations.
Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir draft review opens in California
The Bureau of Reclamation has released a draft environmental impact statement for the Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir, a proposed offstream water storage project in California’s Central Valley.
New research finds crops face higher drought risk when rainfall comes from land, not oceans, with major implications for the Midwest and global food supply.
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows uneven winter conditions across the West, with limited snowpack keeping pressure on the Colorado River Basin.