The Imperial Irrigation District is offering up to $500,000 in matching funds for local government water and agriculture projects. Deadline: July 15, 2026.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
Federal forecasters warn Lake Powell could lose hydropower capacity by spring 2027 as Colorado River inflows hit historic lows and key rules expire.
Utah's 2026 drought is shrinking reservoirs, sparking early wildfires, and straining water supplies — and officials say the worst of summer is still ahead.
The Navajo Nation declared a drought state of emergency on June 9, 2026, as shrinking water supplies and failing stock ponds threaten farming and ranching communities.
A tough winter and rising summer heat keep drought locked across the Colorado River Basin, with only scattered relief in New Mexico and parts of Utah.
The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.