The Navajo Nation’s water rights in Utah are now legally secured, with funding in place for reservation water projects.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Researchers say Colorado River storage faces critical year ahead
Colorado River use continues to exceed supply, leaving Lakes Powell and Mead near critical thresholds. Experts warn urgent cuts are needed.
A congressional report says Trump’s 2026 budget would cut federal help for drinking water, sewers, water recycling, and storage across the Colorado River Basin.
DOE launches a pilot study at Santa Susana (California) to test biological and chemical methods for treating contaminated groundwater.
Drought eased in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, but northern Colorado saw worsening conditions, according to the September 11 Drought Monitor.
BurnBot: California’s high-tech tool for safer prescribed fire
A remote-controlled machine called BurnBot is helping California firefighters reduce wildfire risks while encouraging fire-resilient native plants.