Hurricane Priscilla and Storm Raymond delivered historic October flooding across the Colorado River Basin—hitting Globe, Miami, and Salt Lake City twice—while reservoirs and aquifers saw limited...
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes California’s SB 682, rejecting a sweeping PFAS ban over affordability and market concerns.
Scientists blend physics and AI to forecast river flow across the U.S., improving flood and drought prediction accuracy.
The EPA’s proposed Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule could change how small groundwater systems operate. NGWA representatives caution that local funding and management tools may solve...
Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Department of Water Resources announce the state’s first 100-year assured water supply designation in 25 years. EPCOR’s approval under the new Alternative...
The October 9 U.S. Drought Monitor shows dramatic change across the West as tropical remnants drench Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, easing drought but triggering flash floods.