Monsoon rains ease drought in parts of Arizona, but Lake Powell and Lake Mead remain critically low, new drought report shows.
Category: Water News
NASA data shows Arizona lost groundwater equal to Lake Mead’s capacity, driven by drought and farming. Some areas benefit from management zones.
Tiny plastics, big problems: The invisible threat to ecosystems
Tiny plastic particles are silently altering ecosystems, spreading pathogens, and disrupting nutrient cycles. Global action may soon follow.
Utah reservoirs fell 10% in June as 100% of the state entered moderate to severe drought. Local water restrictions now in effect.
SCOTUS: Nebraska sues Colorado over South Platte River Compact
Nebraska files suit in U.S. Supreme Court, claiming Colorado violates water compact and blocks canal vital to Nebraska’s farms, cities, and future water supply.
Arizona OKs first-ever Harquahala groundwater transfer to support Buckeye and Queen Creek growth under a 110-year plan.