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Extreme heat worsens drought in Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, with no improvements across the West, per the July 17, 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor.
Trump’s false-pretense water release spurs California legislation
AB 1146 would prohibit false-pretense water releases from federal reservoirs in California. Legal questions over federal preemption may follow.
The Bureau of Reclamation announced $200 million in funding for major water reuse projects in Arizona and Utah to boost long-term drought resilience. Another $130 million in funding will open soon.
Rising groundwater could flood Imperial Beach roads by 2060s, researchers warn, threatening over 20% of San Diego County's coastline.
A new bill could unlock millions for river restoration without new taxes. See how this simple fix helps endangered species and habitats.