Bartell Ranch and Lithium Nevada have settled a major Nevada water rights dispute over the Thacker Pass lithium mine, with the Nevada Supreme Court dismissing all appeals.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Yucca Valley sewer project moves forward; Joshua trees protected
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved a permit for Yucca Valley’s sewer project, replacing septic tanks to protect groundwater and western Joshua trees while offering...
Drought expands across U.S., Colorado River states face strain
Exceptional drought spread in Colorado and Wyoming, while Arizona and Utah saw worsening conditions amid weak monsoon rains.
Reclamation projects 2026 shortages at Lakes Powell and Mead, urging Basin states to finalize new post-2026 Colorado River guidelines.
A UC Riverside study reveals that groundwater over-pumping in California’s Central Valley caused land subsidence, slashing up to $1.87 billion in home values from 2015–2021.
ASU’s Kyl Center outlines risks for Arizona as 2007 Colorado River guidelines end, with potential deep cuts if no new plan is reached.