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.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
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.
Snowpack in the Colorado River Basin is far below normal, with major reservoirs like Lake Mead and Lake Powell at low levels heading into spring 2026.