A new bipartisan bill would streamline hydropower permits at Bureau of Reclamation dams, potentially accelerating rural energy projects.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Arizona warns legal action may follow as Colorado River negotiations stall and a federal deadline approaches in late summer 2026.
New research suggests targeted alfalfa irrigation cutbacks could save significant water in the Colorado River Basin without eliminating the crop.
The Forest Service proposes cutting public comment timelines for forest projects, raising questions about access, transparency, and public participation.
Arizona eliminates PFAS from drinking water ahead of EPA deadline
Arizona connected small water systems to municipal supplies to eliminate PFAS, delivering compliant drinking water years ahead of federal deadlines.
Snowpack across the Colorado River Basin remains well below normal, with dry soils and low streamflows persisting into early February 2026.