Nevada has launched a voluntary groundwater rights retirement program to address declining aquifers and protect vital ecosystems, backed by new state laws.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
On July 25, 2025, PG&E filed its decommissioning plan for the Potter Valley Project, proposing dam removals to restore fish habitat and a new diversion facility to maintain water flows.
Tucson leaders unanimously reject Project Blue, citing transparency and water concerns, while moving to regulate large water users.
Utah invites residents to join Water Talks this fall to help shape the 2026 state water plan and guide future water management decisions.
Drought conditions shift across U.S., West faces new challenges
August 7 report shows drought easing in parts of U.S., but worsening in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and parts of Arizona.
Interior announces $102.9M in wetland grants to restore 548,000+ acres, boosting bird habitats, clean water, and outdoor recreation across North America.