Utah warns that replacing lawns with gravel may backfire, increasing heat and water loss. Plants play a key role in sustainable, waterwise landscapes.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
The Bureau of Reclamation and National Park Service have modified a warmwater slough near Glen Canyon Dam to deter invasive smallmouth bass and protect native fish species like the threatened...
Arizona Water Fund’s 2026 grant applications – workshop tomorrow
Arizona Water Protection Fund is now accepting 2026 grant applications for river and stream restoration. Webinar on June 11 explains how to apply.
New law targets Colorado’s wastewater permit backlog and costs
New Colorado law speeds wastewater permits, easing strain on small towns facing costly upgrades and outdated discharge standards.
Study shows wastewater plants remove most antibiotic resistance genes, but high-risk genes in effluent remain a concern for water reuse safety.
Unseasonal rains improved drought in Arizona and parts of Colorado and Wyoming, while Utah saw setbacks, per the June 5 U.S. Drought Monitor.