A $200 million project near Reno will create Nevada’s first advanced purified water facility, providing a drought-resistant supply for agriculture and groundwater storage.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
A new EPA proposal could restrict state and Tribal authority under the Clean Water Act, sparking concerns over hydropower impacts, water quality, and regulatory control.
Low snowpack and drought force continued water restrictions on the North Platte River in Wyoming, with shortages likely for cities and irrigators in 2026.
New Mexico bans fires, smoking, and flaring as drought and low snowpack drive wildfire risk far above normal levels statewide.
Arizona’s free Water Awareness Festival returns April 11 with hands-on exhibits, games, and a look at how water is managed across the state.
A $67.7 million contract pushes forward the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, a major effort to deliver reliable water to Navajo Nation and Gallup communities.