Federal officials are taking emergency action as Lake Powell approaches critical levels. Record low snowpack and extreme heat are straining the Colorado River system, with impacts expected across...
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Warm temperatures and weak snowpack are worsening drought across the Colorado River Basin as spring water supplies face growing strain.
Record early snowmelt and low reservoirs could leave parts of the Rio Grande dry this summer as New Mexico enters a third straight drought year.
The EPA has launched Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 to expand recycled water use across industry, technology, and energy sectors. The initiative highlights growing demand from AI infrastructure,...
New EPA initiatives target PFAS contamination in drinking water while addressing a nationwide shortage of skilled water workers needed to run critical systems.
Colorado lawmakers are urging the release of federal drought funding while working across party lines to address Colorado River shortages and prepare for a looming 2026 operating plan deadline.