California water shift: subsidence, salmon gains and 2026 outlook
California releases new subsidence findings, opens major salmon habitat, and starts 2026 with a conservative 10% State Water Project allocation.
Category: Water News
Rocky Mountain National Park begins a new planning effort to protect declining wetlands and invites public comment following a December 8 virtual meeting.
Early storms eased drought across Arizona and Southern California, but Colorado River reservoirs remain low despite widespread regional improvements.
Reclamation lowered Davis Dam releases after storms reduced demand, protecting Lake Havasu levels and conserving storage during ongoing Colorado River drought.
New Mexico fire victims face hurdles for well contamination aid
New Mexico well contamination may qualify for FEMA compensation, but residents must prove injuries and a direct link to the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire.
A new federal proposal updates the definition of “waters of the United States.” Public comments close January 5, 2026, with more than 4,000 already submitted.