California opened applications for $46 million in new grants on June 11, 2026, to fight pollution in the Tijuana River and New River. San Diego County launched an economic impact study last week...
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
A New Mexico judge dismissed a resident's Project Jupiter lawsuit twice, while new lawsuits allege open meetings and public records violations by county officials.
A federal appeals court ruled the Endangered Species Act governs Klamath Project water operations, as farmers face a 169,460 acre-foot shortfall in 2026.
A landmark 30-year study finds indoor home water use has dropped 44%, driven by smarter appliances and plumbing codes, not lifestyle changes.
Heat and drought persist across the Colorado River Basin as low snowpack drives low-flow conditions and a dry forecast offers little near-term relief.
Buy & Dry: Colorado law forces revegetation of dried-up farmland
Colorado's new buy-and-dry law requires water buyers to restore dried farmland. Each lost acre costs the region up to $1,601 annually.