A new Nevada law allows a second major Las Vegas water pipeline while expanding protected land in Sloan Canyon.
Tag: Colorado River water
Petition demands federal accountability on Colorado River waste
On May 6, 2025, NRDC and Waterkeeper groups filed a legal petition urging the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to stop wasteful water use in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The petition cites existing law...
Arizona’s groundwater depletion exceeds Lake Mead’s capacity
Arizona’s groundwater loss now exceeds Lake Mead’s capacity—raising urgent questions about drought, overuse, and future water management.
Historic deal conserves 100,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water
The federal government and the Imperial Irrigation District of California reach an agreement for the conservation of 100,000 acre-feet in Lake Mead, boosting Colorado River water supply and a...