The Farmers' Almanac predicts a mixed bag for the Western US this winter, with colder temperatures in the Desert Southwest, a warmer California, and lots of snow in the Intermountain region and parts...
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Contract awarded for part of Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project
A $267 million contract has been awarded to build the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant, a critical part of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, which will provide safe drinking water to...
Reservoirs across the US are facing longer and more severe periods of low storage, impacting water availability and reliability.
The Department of the Interior announced over $55 million in funding to enhance water supply resilience in Western communities amid drought and climate change.
Removal of dams on the Klamath River restores fish access to historic habitat, celebrated by California. Emergency relief aid sought by Siskiyou County denied..
Zebra mussel larvae have been detected in the Colorado River, prompting concerns about their potential impact on the ecosystem and water infrastructure, and officials are actively working to monitor...