Colorado River negotiations among seven Western states have stalled as reservoirs drop and deadlines slip. Federal intervention may follow if talks fail by February 2026.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
California water agencies unveiled a framework to conserve Colorado River supplies as states negotiate new rules ahead of the 2026 deadline.
Research from Brigham Young University and the University of Idaho examines groundwater pollution tied to mining and its implications for ecosystems and public health.
Lake Oroville’s Feather River Hatchery exceeded salmon spawning goals in December 2025, expanding production to support struggling Chinook populations.
Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir draft review opens in California
The Bureau of Reclamation has released a draft environmental impact statement for the Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir, a proposed offstream water storage project in California’s Central Valley.
New research finds crops face higher drought risk when rainfall comes from land, not oceans, with major implications for the Midwest and global food supply.