Flaming Gorge reopens to visitors as Stony Gorge offers limited access, reflecting how Western water sites balance recreation and operations.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
California has launched its first new conservancy in over 15 years to support long-term restoration at the Salton Sea. The effort focuses on reducing dust, improving air quality, restoring wildlife...
A weekend storm in Northern California brought heavy Sierra Nevada snowfall, improved seasonal water totals, triggered flood advisories, and produced a rare tornado, highlighting the region’s...
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows worsening conditions across the Colorado River Basin, with record-low snowpack, declining water supply, and continued stress on major reservoirs like Lake Mead...
A $200 million project near Reno will create Nevada’s first advanced purified water facility, providing a drought-resistant supply for agriculture and groundwater storage.
A new EPA proposal could restrict state and Tribal authority under the Clean Water Act, sparking concerns over hydropower impacts, water quality, and regulatory control.