A look at the Colorado River Basin reservoir system storage numbers
A comprehensive inventory of Colorado River Basin reservoirs across 7 states reveals current storage levels, capacities, and managing agencies—Lake Mead to McPhee.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed June 29, 2026, to hear Nebraska's lawsuit against Colorado over South Platte River water rights and a long-delayed canal project.
Report: Winter crops could save San Joaquin farms from drying up
New research shows bare farm fields waste more water than low-water winter crops — and a smarter approach could keep San Joaquin Valley farms alive.
Drought Monitor Report: Heat and fire grip Colorado River Basin
Extreme drought, raging wildfires, and failing rangelands are hammering the Colorado River Basin as dry, hot conditions show little sign of letting up.
Wildfires scorch 227,000 acres across Colorao River Basin states
Over 227,000 acres burn across Colorado River Basin states. Utah hardest hit with 163,884 acres. Evacuations active in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
Federal land and water agencies count visitors in pilot projects
The feds released their first unified visitor count for public lands and waters, proposing 40 pilot projects to better track recreation across the West.