Lake Oroville near full as California launches new access rules
Lake Oroville is 99% full. New boat inspections, ramp hours, and trail closures now in effect to protect water infrastructure and enhance safety.
Lake Oroville near full as California launches new access rules
Lake Oroville is 99% full. New boat inspections, ramp hours, and trail closures now in effect to protect water infrastructure and enhance safety.
Reclamation forecasts below-average runoff in Wyoming’s Bighorn and North Platte River Basins, raising concerns over water storage and seasonal supply.
New gamma-ray method offers accurate soil moisture readings over tens of meters, helping drought, flood, and irrigation planning.
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows rare early June rainfall easing drought in Arizona, Utah, and California, while parts of Colorado and Wyoming worsen.
The Bureau of Reclamation awarded nearly $12M to upgrade Orchard Mesa irrigation systems, conserving water and cutting salinity in the Colorado River.
Nevada has suspended most new groundwater permits in Red Rock Valley due to overuse. Only limited exceptions apply under the June 2025 curtailment order.