Congressional Research: Colorado River management enters new era
A new congressional report shows the Colorado River’s century-old rules struggling under severe drought, shrinking supplies, and rising competition for water.
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California’s Colorado River use is projected to hit its lowest level since 1949—proof that conservation and growth can succeed together.
Explore our latest water stories — from Arizona’s landmark groundwater reforms and California’s PFAS veto to the Supreme Court river dispute and a rebound in native fish. Watch both episodes...
Heavy October storms improved drought in California and Utah, but much of the Colorado River Basin remains dry as winter approaches.
Hurricane Priscilla and Storm Raymond delivered historic October flooding across the Colorado River Basin—hitting Globe, Miami, and Salt Lake City twice—while reservoirs and aquifers saw limited...
The October 9 U.S. Drought Monitor shows dramatic change across the West as tropical remnants drench Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, easing drought but triggering flash floods.