Federal forecasters warn Lake Powell could lose hydropower capacity by spring 2027 as Colorado River inflows hit historic lows and key rules expire.
Tag: Colorado River drought
The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.
Major water agencies from Arizona, California and Nevada have signed an agreement to explore interstate water exchanges, desalination and recycled water projects to strengthen long-term Colorado...
Arizona officials say a strong El Niño may develop in 2026, but drought conditions and extreme heat could still continue across the Southwest.
Imperial Irrigation District expands Colorado River conservation
Imperial Irrigation District approved an expanded conservation agreement that could add up to 100,000 acre-feet of water savings to help stabilize Lake Mead during ongoing Colorado River drought...
Seventy-six Colorado River Basin organizations are calling on Congress to approve at least $2 billion in drought funding as low snowpack, weak runoff, and reservoir stress threaten water supplies,...