Data Centers, AI and Water: Navigating the new resource demand
AI data centers are booming—but so are their demands on water and power. A new report warns Western states to act before critical resources run dry.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
A massive earthquake in Eastern Russia triggered a tsunami watch for California’s coast, with potential wave arrival times issued by officials.
Explore U.S. waterway data in one place with the new Geoconnex Explorer—an interactive tool for rivers, streams, and more.
Lake Mead could hit historic low by 2027, federal forecast warns
Lake Mead may reach its lowest level ever by 2027, triggering severe cuts unless Colorado River states agree on urgent conservation plans.
California’s Bay-Delta Plan update includes habitat restoration, water supply safeguards, and CEQA reform to fast-track environmental improvements.
River advocates urge billions for water upgrades, flood mapping, and fish habitat restoration in the FY2026 federal budget.