This week's Western Water Weekly video for the week ending July 25, 2026, looks at the looming Colorado River System plan, changes in federal regulations and more.
Tag: Lake Mead
Interior Secretary Burgum met with all seven Basin State governors July 21 as a landmark post-2026 Colorado River operating plan nears release.
The Roundup: Colorado River crisis hits farms and small towns
Lake Powell nears a critical level while farms, ranches and small towns across the Colorado River Basin struggle with shrinking water supplies.
Water Crisis Deepens: Fires, Falling Reservoirs & New Threats
Across the American West, the pressure on water continues to build. Our weekly video report summarizes the issues reported over the past week.
Federal forecasters warn Lake Powell could lose hydropower capacity by spring 2027 as Colorado River inflows hit historic lows and key rules expire.
The Colorado River system sits at just 34% capacity. Seven states have missed every deadline. The federal government now has until October to act.