It's only March and already, the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District -- one of Utah's largest water providers -- is evaluating water restrictions for the upcoming year.
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Drought factored heavily in the 2021 water year report published by Nevada Division of Water Resources. It is likely to be a key consideration this year, too.
Calif. non-profit reveals climate change impacts on water supply
A California non-profit news site says it is time to take climate change seriously and to consider its impact in making water projections, particularly considering the state's dwindling snowpack.
Thanks to drought, wildfire season may start early this year.
Ongoing drought is contributing to "significant wildfire potentials" in the upcoming weeks. Southeastern Arizona is facing its first "red flag warning" for the year and New Mexico faces similar...
As a young person, I care about drought for a few reasons, including its effect on wildlife and our farmers. It even affects our ability to irrigate our gardens that we rely on for healthy food.
The Southwest United States is facing the driest mega-drought in 1200 years, prolonging low water levels in Lake Mead and other areas.