Colorado River reservoirs near collapse: Scientists warn of system crash
Experts warn Lake Powell and Lake Mead are nearly out of usable water, and another dry year could crash the entire Colorado River storage system.
Tag: drought
From Colorado River negotiations and worsening drought conditions to groundwater declines, Hoover Dam upgrades, PFAS concerns, and emerging water technologies, this Western Water Weekly report...
A major international study found groundwater levels declining across many regions, raising concerns about farming, drinking water, and long-term water security.
Federal officials are considering a new Colorado River management framework with water-sharing rules reviewed every two years as Arizona warns of possible major shortages and legal battles ahead.
New research warns groundwater may play a bigger role in sustaining rivers during drought than many previously realized.
Colorado River cuts could reduce hydropower and shift water across reservoirs, raising concerns for Arizona energy costs and long-term supply.