Possible settlement reached in long-running Rio Grande dispute
Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado have reached a tentative settlement in the Rio Grande water dispute. Supreme Court approval is required, with federal and local concerns still pending.
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A silent collapse: Land is sinking beneath major U.S. cities
Major U.S. cities are sinking due to groundwater pumping, with Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Denver among the hardest hit, threatening infrastructure.
Spring rains provide drought relief in parts of the Colorado River Basin, but large areas still face severe drought, as seen in the May 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor.
House Republicans push plan to sell federal land in Nevada and Utah, drawing backlash from conservationists and bipartisan land access advocates.
Arizona’s Non-Indian Agricultural (NIA) water supply could vanish by 2026, forcing reliance on underground storage credits and raising concerns about future water security and growth.
Petition demands federal accountability on Colorado River waste
On May 6, 2025, NRDC and Waterkeeper groups filed a legal petition urging the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to stop wasteful water use in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The petition cites existing law...