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link to Despite spring storms, Colorado River Basin drought worsens

Despite spring storms, Colorado River Basin drought worsens

Drought worsens in the Colorado River Basin despite recent storms, raising concerns over water supply, wildfires, and long-term conservation efforts.

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link to Drought persists in the Colorado River Basin as of March 13

Drought persists in the Colorado River Basin as of March 13

Severe drought worsens across the Colorado River Basin, with New Mexico hit hardest. Below-average precipitation raises concerns over water supplies.

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link to Severe drought expands in Colorado River Basin

Severe drought expands in Colorado River Basin

Severe drought expands in the Colorado River Basin, with Arizona and California hit hardest. A storm may bring relief, but fire risks remain high.

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link to Snowpack shortfall and drought impacting the Colorado River Basin

Snowpack shortfall and drought impacting the Colorado River Basin

Drought and below-average snowpack threaten water supply and hydropower in the Colorado River Basin, with little relief expected in the coming weeks.

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link to Drought intensifies across Southwestern states

Drought intensifies across Southwestern states

Drought worsens across the Southwest, with severe and exceptional conditions expanding in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado.

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link to Utah reports its January water conditions

Utah reports its January water conditions

Utah’s water outlook features near-normal precipitation in the north, low snowpack in the south, strong reservoir levels, and statewide conservation efforts.

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  1. Deborah on Storms drench the southwest as drought map shiftsOctober 12, 2025

    Thanks for the comment! These storms have been amazing, but I worry about the damages that people suffer from basically…

  2. Deborah on California’s first solar canal project completedOctober 12, 2025

    I agree. It seems to me this would also cut down on evaporation issues and debris getting into the system,…

  3. ivy on Storms drench the southwest as drought map shiftsOctober 12, 2025

    Thank you for your commitment to keeping this site current during the government shut down. I think that was a…

  4. ivy on California’s first solar canal project completedOctober 12, 2025

    This sounds like a good thing. I'd love to see it expanded and also see the data once it has…

  5. Helen Ck on Researchers say Colorado River storage faces critical year aheadSeptember 18, 2025

    This situation will make the script of CHINATOWN read like a rom-com. It's likely to get ugly.

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