A new University of Nebraska map highlights how U.S. water rights vary by state, shaping drought response and water policy nationwide.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Remnants of Hurricane Priscilla may bring flooding, landslides, and short-term moisture relief to the Colorado River Basin.
In just days: Utah’s record rainfall and new Great Salt Lake law
A record-breaking rainstorm drenched Salt Lake City just days before Utah lawmakers passed H.B. 1001, a sweeping update to Great Salt Lake management. The law defines berm operations, protects...
Good news below ground: Pesticides are fading from U.S. aquifers
A new USGS report shows pesticide contamination in U.S. groundwater has fallen sharply over three decades, improving drinking-water safety.
Rains eased drought in Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming, while severe drought expanded in Utah, according to the October 2 U.S. Drought Monitor.
A new report warns the Colorado River is losing water fast and outlines nine urgent reforms to prevent crisis across the West.