The Roundup: Fire and drought squeeze the Colorado River Basin
Lake Powell is at 24% capacity, six major wildfires burn across the basin, and post-2026 Colorado River negotiations remain deadlocked.
Tag: Bureau of Reclamation
A Pinal County irrigation district struck a deal for up to 10,000 acre-feet per year of Mojave Desert groundwater to offset deepening Colorado River shortages.
Federal agencies awarded $44.3 million to restore salmon and sturgeon habitat and fund critical fish science studies across California's Central Valley rivers.
A look at the Colorado River Basin reservoir system storage numbers
A comprehensive inventory of Colorado River Basin reservoirs across 7 states reveals current storage levels, capacities, and managing agencies—Lake Mead to McPhee.
Federal forecasters warn Lake Powell could lose hydropower capacity by spring 2027 as Colorado River inflows hit historic lows and key rules expire.
The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.