A new study finds many California groundwater targets may be missed by 2040, even with major cuts in water use across the Central Valley.
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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.
A UC Riverside study reveals that groundwater over-pumping in California’s Central Valley caused land subsidence, slashing up to $1.87 billion in home values from 2015–2021.
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.