This week, Western Water Weekly follows the growing challenges unfolding across the Colorado River Basin as drought, extreme heat, shrinking reservoirs, wildfire, and critical policy decisions...
Tag: Colorado River
The Roundup: Colorado River crisis hits farms and small towns
Lake Powell nears a critical level while farms, ranches and small towns across the Colorado River Basin struggle with shrinking water supplies.
Utah and the Navajo Nation declare drought emergencies as Lake Powell, Arizona water supplies, and Western drought conditions remain in focus.
Federal forecasters warn Lake Powell could lose hydropower capacity by spring 2027 as Colorado River inflows hit historic lows and key rules expire.
In this week's video report, a Senate hearing, Colorado River warnings, a massive Arizona fish kill, and growing drought pressures highlight a critical week for the West.
The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.