Drought conditions shift across U.S., West faces new challenges
August 7 report shows drought easing in parts of U.S., but worsening in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and parts of Arizona.
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Interior announces $102.9M in wetland grants to restore 548,000+ acres, boosting bird habitats, clean water, and outdoor recreation across North America.
SRP and Friends of the Verde River offer grants up to $5,000 to support local water-saving projects in Phoenix and the Verde Valley. Apply by August 31.
Groundwater loss now surpasses glacial melt in driving sea level rise, according to a 2025 ASU study tracking over 20 years of global satellite data.
Reclamation resumes cool water flows from Glen Canyon Dam to control invasive bass and protect the humpback chub without disrupting hydropower.
Colorado’s congressional delegation calls on federal officials to release $140 million for critical drought and habitat projects to support the Colorado River headwaters.