Federal forecasters warn Lake Powell could lose hydropower capacity by spring 2027 as Colorado River inflows hit historic lows and key rules expire.
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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.
Colorado River reservoirs near collapse: Scientists warn of system crash
Experts warn Lake Powell and Lake Mead are nearly out of usable water, and another dry year could crash the entire Colorado River storage system.
From Colorado River negotiations and worsening drought conditions to groundwater declines, Hoover Dam upgrades, PFAS concerns, and emerging water technologies, this Western Water Weekly report...
Federal officials released $40 million for the Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project, bringing the historic Colorado River protection effort close to full funding.