The Bureau of Reclamation is lowering Lake Mohave by about five feet through early October to support the annual harvest of endangered razorback suckers.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Human-caused climate change deepens Colorado River Basin drought
A University of Colorado Boulder study shows human-caused climate change is worsening the Colorado River Basin’s megadrought by reducing rainfall and intensifying water shortages.
Jackson’s emergency ordinance limits lawn watering through October as irrigation demand strains water supplies and fire risk remains high.
The New Mexico Environment Department is seeking public input on proposed changes to surface water standards. The 60-day comment period runs through October 14, 2025, as part of the 2026 Triennial...
Utah reservoirs are draining at twice the normal rate, with statewide storage down to 67% and the Great Salt Lake falling two feet since April.
Drought worsened across the Colorado River Basin as heat and dryness fueled wildfires and stressed water supplies in Arizona, Colorado, and beyond.