SRP and Friends of the Verde River offer grants up to $5,000 to support local water-saving projects in Phoenix and the Verde Valley. Apply by August 31.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Groundwater loss now surpasses glacial melt in driving sea level rise, according to a 2025 ASU study tracking over 20 years of global satellite data.
Reclamation resumes cool water flows from Glen Canyon Dam to control invasive bass and protect the humpback chub without disrupting hydropower.
Colorado’s congressional delegation calls on federal officials to release $140 million for critical drought and habitat projects to support the Colorado River headwaters.
New Mexico shuts down 20 illegal water wells in Carlsbad and Capitan Basins to protect critical resources. Public urged to report violations.
Utah Speaker Mike Schultz proposes raising the Great Salt Lake berm to safeguard the South Arm ecosystem. The state is evaluating environmental tradeoffs before a fall special session decision.