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link to July to remain hot and dry in the Southwest

July to remain hot and dry in the Southwest

July 2023 may bring below-average temps to Wyoming and Colorado, and drier conditions to the Southwest due to a developing El Niño.

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Eew! The Mormon crickets are back

The Mormon crickets are back, this time plaguing Nevada. Typically, infestations are associated with drought so unlike previous years, Utah might be spared.

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Lower Basin States reach historic Colorado River system agreement

Arizona, California and Nevada will conserve 3 million acre-feet of Colorado River water, with funding and voluntary efforts supporting sustainability of the system. A new draft environmental impact...

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link to Utah no longer in extreme or exceptional drought, but not out of woods yet

Utah no longer in extreme or exceptional drought, but not out of woods yet

Utah saw its third-wettest Jan-Mar since 1895. Despite record-breaking snowfall, drought persists in parts of the state, raising water conservation concerns.

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Arizonans urged to conserve water as a way of life

April is Water Awareness Month in Arizona. The State encourages continued water efficiency and conservation amidst the concerning Colorado River situation.

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link to Utah’s snowfall eases drought, desert waterfalls emerge

Utah’s snowfall eases drought, desert waterfalls emerge

Utah sees drought relief after record-breaking snowfall ends extreme drought levels for the first time since June 2020. Rare desert waterfalls appear in Gunlock State Park.

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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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