Nevada Irrigation District reports snowpack at just 15% after March heat wave erased gains, raising concerns about runoff and late-season water supply.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
The U.S. Forest Service will relocate its headquarters to Salt Lake City and adopt a new state-based structure, marking a major shift in how federal forests are managed across the West.
NASA’s new groundwater monitoring training highlights growing aquifer declines and introduces satellite tools that help track underground water across the United States and beyond.
A federal Colorado River plan faces strong opposition as Arizona braces for deep cuts and states clash over how shrinking water supplies are divided.
New Mexico delays a decision on Project Jupiter air permits after thousands of public comments, scheduling a hearing and extending review to July.
Extreme heat and dry conditions are expanding drought across the Colorado River Basin, raising concerns about soil moisture and water supply.