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link to Drought: Cal. giving workshops for rural water providers

Drought: Cal. giving workshops for rural water providers

With the 2022 water year ending and another year of drought expected, California’s Department of Water Resources and Rural Water Association are teaming up to give free workshops on drought...

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link to Farming town in California about to run out of water

Farming town in California about to run out of water

The farming community of Coalinga is projected to run out of water by December 1. The city has only one source of water: an allotment from the Federal government. Farmers have been chopping down...

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link to Serious trouble ahead for the Great Salt Lake

Serious trouble ahead for the Great Salt Lake

Increasing salinity levels are threatening the Great Salt Lake's ecosystem. The problem is driven by drought and diversions of upstream fresh water sources.

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link to California to experience another year of drought, experts say

California to experience another year of drought, experts say

With record-breaking heat and a potential La Nina event on the way, California may face a fourth year of drought.

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link to Federal officials get bird’s eye view of Colorado River Basin

Federal officials get bird’s eye view of Colorado River Basin

Seeing is believing. Colorado's Senator Michael Bennet arranged for a flyover of the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin with federal officials, followed by a listening session attended by Native...

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link to Flaming Gorge levels drop amidst grim outlook for Colorado River

Flaming Gorge levels drop amidst grim outlook for Colorado River

With water levels continuing to drop at Flaming Gorge, the reservoir cannot be relied on as an emergency fix for Lake Powell. Scientists say that water managers should plan on just 9 million...

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  1. Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  2. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  3. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  4. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

  5. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

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