California announces first phase groundwater management funding
The State of California has announced the first phase of its $150 million grant program to assist with groundwater management under its Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program. During dry...
In search for water, Utah District wants to explore deep aquifer
Faced with drought and a growing population in southern Utah, the Washington County Water Conservancy District want to drill 18 deep exploratory wells along the Hurricane fault line. If water is...
Fueled by drought conditions, the wildfire season in the Western states has started early. Drought is expected to continue into the "traditional" fire season.
May 6, Agencies to deliver Colorado River water supply information
Federal and state agencies will deliver information about the Colorado River water supply and what to expect on Friday, May 6.
As the drought rages on, some Western states such as California and Utah are already enacting water restrictions. Restrictions include lawn watering to one day a week and cuts to indoor water use....
The seven Colorado River Compact states agreed last week to send less water to Lake Mead. The decision follows the news that Lake Powell is at its lowest point since the 1960s, threatening power...
