Heavy storms improved drought in California and parts of the Basin, while warm, dry weather worsened conditions in Wyoming, Montana and the central Plains.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Congressional Research: Colorado River management enters new era
A new congressional report shows the Colorado River’s century-old rules struggling under severe drought, shrinking supplies, and rising competition for water.
Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern Arizona
A new documentary examines how border wall construction in Arizona’s San Rafael Valley could affect groundwater, springs and wildlife corridors.
Western Slope – Historic Shoshone water deal clears major hurdle
Colorado advances historic Shoshone Water Rights deal, securing major instream flow protection and long-term stability for upper Colorado River communities.
Ionization weather modification tech expands in Colorado and Utah
Colorado and Utah approved the first U.S. ionization weather programs, launching new tools to enhance rainfall and snowpack during persistent drought.
A new $62 million pumping plant contract moves the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project closer to delivering reliable drinking water by 2028.