As a February 14 deadline approaches, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum brings Colorado River Basin governors together amid drought, legal uncertainty, and stalled negotiations.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Winter storms leave Colorado River Basin drought mostly unchanged
A massive winter storm brought snow and ice nationwide, but drought conditions across the Colorado River Basin saw only limited, localized change.
A new Nevada mapping tool estimates how groundwater supports ecosystems and how declining water levels could affect habitats, planning, and water management.
A new executive order pushes federal authority into Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding, raising questions about permits, funding, and environmental review.
Premium bottled water faces growth; scrutiny increases market wide
The premium bottled water market is growing fast, but new concerns about plastics, PFAS, and sustainability are reshaping consumer trust and regulation across the bottled water market.
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled January 26, 2026 that private landowners cannot sue under the state’s water waste statute, clarifying enforcement, jurisdiction, and future water disputes.