New research explains how deep Earth processes allowed the Green River to cross the Uinta Mountains and reshape the Colorado River Basin.
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Map reveals a new way to visualize groundwater at local scales
A new national study maps groundwater depth at 30-meter resolution, showing where shallow groundwater is common and where uncertainty remains highest.
Storms are back, but water systems aren’t rebounding. This episode examines tribal settlements, groundwater decline, key lawsuits, and why snowpack still matters.
A new United Nations report finds that many global water systems, including the Colorado River Basin, have crossed irreversible limits after decades of overuse.
Western Water Weekly Video: Dams, Drought & Trump’s First Veto
Major water decisions unfolded this week—from tribal settlements and dam removals to drought shifts and President Trump’s first veto affecting rural water projects.
Colorado River negotiations among seven Western states have stalled as reservoirs drop and deadlines slip. Federal intervention may follow if talks fail by February 2026.