A new Congressional Research Service report outlines worsening drought, falling reservoir levels, and growing state disagreements over Colorado River water management ahead of 2026 decisions.
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A California water agency unveils beer made from recycled water, highlighting a system that supplies millions with clean, drought-proof drinking water.
California’s snowpack fell to just 18 percent after a record hot March, leaving no measurable snow at a key April survey site.
Nevada Irrigation District reports snowpack at just 15% after March heat wave erased gains, raising concerns about runoff and late-season water supply.
The U.S. Forest Service will relocate its headquarters to Salt Lake City and adopt a new state-based structure, marking a major shift in how federal forests are managed across the West.
NASA’s new groundwater monitoring training highlights growing aquifer declines and introduces satellite tools that help track underground water across the United States and beyond.