Southern California's water agency struck a $65 million federal deal to leave water in a near-historic-low Lake Mead and protect Hoover Dam power generation.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Colorado updated its water quality permit fees in June 2026, with more increases planned. Here is what it means for utilities, businesses, and septic system owners.
A new study shows how climate change and the high cost of new infrastructure could double water bills for residents in Santa Cruz, California, by mid-century.
Senate and House panels advanced the 2026 water projects bill last week, with drought, storage, and drinking water provisions that matter across the West.
The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled two public virtual meetings in late July 2026 covering a Cachuma contract extension and Central Valley water operations.
Severe and extreme drought gripped the Colorado River Basin in July 2026, as wildfires burned across parched Colorado and dry skies offered little relief.