Western states gear up for high, drought-fueled wildfire season
Western states prepare for severe wildfire season after record dry winter, with new funding, training, and fire mitigation plans underway.
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Drought conditions are worsening in Arizona and Colorado as snowpacks shrink and reservoirs remain low across the Colorado River Basin.
Utah water agent gains authority to negotiate interstate deals
Utah empowers its water agent to negotiate with neighboring states on interstate water projects, aiming to secure future resources and boost regional cooperation.
Utah vows to keep fighting for land control after the U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear its lawsuit over federal ownership of public lands.
Arizona’s groundwater depletion exceeds Lake Mead’s capacity
Arizona’s groundwater loss now exceeds Lake Mead’s capacity—raising urgent questions about drought, overuse, and future water management.
Seven states face a deadline to avoid federal action as legal fights and low reservoirs threaten the future of the Colorado River.