A federal Colorado River plan faces strong opposition as Arizona braces for deep cuts and states clash over how shrinking water supplies are divided.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
New Mexico delays a decision on Project Jupiter air permits after thousands of public comments, scheduling a hearing and extending review to July.
Extreme heat and dry conditions are expanding drought across the Colorado River Basin, raising concerns about soil moisture and water supply.
Utah’s snowpack hit record lows in March 2026, raising concerns about summer water supplies despite reservoirs remaining moderately full.
Denver Water declares a Stage 1 drought following historically low snowpack in 2026. New watering restrictions and conservation targets are now in effect.
A new bipartisan bill could speed up small water projects by cutting federal review delays, helping western communities build faster.