A conservation group plans to sue federal wildlife officials over delays in deciding whether a rare Nevada toad and fish deserve Endangered Species Act protection.

Nearly all of Utah is now in drought as snowpack lags statewide. Reservoirs remain stable, but water officials warn conditions could tighten later in 2026.

Federal officials announced February deadlines for public negotiations and comments on two major California water storage and conveyance agreements.

Nevada Irrigation District reported reservoir storage at 91 percent of capacity and 128 percent of the 12-year average as of January 14, 2026.

Four water cases are now before the Colorado Supreme Court, raising questions about groundwater rights, ditch operations, undecreed diversions, and water court procedure.

A new report warns that climate change and overuse are rapidly draining New Mexico’s groundwater, threatening drinking water and long-term supply security.