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Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
California appeals court upholds ruling against Westlands Water District
A California Appeals Court upholds a ruling against Westlands Water District's bid for permanent access to federally controlled water, citing missing financial information. Critics view the contract...
Good News: Lake Powell and Lake Mead to operate under improved conditions
The Bureau of Reclamation's latest 24-Month Study reveals Lake Mead will operate under a Level 1 Shortage Condition in 2024, an improvement from the previous Level 2, while Lake Powell will operate...
$50 million investment announced to help protect and sustain the Colorado River System
The Department of the Interior announced a $50M investment over five years for water infrastructure and drought data collection in the Upper Colorado River Basin.
The Aug 10 U.S. Drought Monitor reveals improved conditions in the Colorado River Basin states, though suppressed monsoons heighten concerns in the West.
Nevada facing sporadic monsoon activity, delayed wildfire season
Nevada's wildfire season is delayed due to a wet winter and spring, with 193 fires reported so far. Drought conditions improve, but Southern Nevada anticipates a muted monsoon season.