Lake Powell and Lake Mead have dropped to their lowest July levels in 30 years, and the full Colorado River system sits at just 33% of capacity.
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Policy brief: California’s water supply faces wildfire threat
New research warns severe California wildfires are damaging critical headwaters that supply more than two-thirds of the state’s water.
Flaming Gorge reopens to visitors as Stony Gorge offers limited access, reflecting how Western water sites balance recreation and operations.
Early storms eased drought across Arizona and Southern California, but Colorado River reservoirs remain low despite widespread regional improvements.
September 4 Drought Monitor shows worsening Midwest dryness and low Colorado River storage, while California reservoirs remain above average.
Reservoir levels reflect ongoing challenges across the basin
Upper Basin reservoirs near full, but Lake Mead and Powell remain critically low, deepening Southwest water supply concerns.