Weekly water video: Funding cuts, reservoir declines, tribal wins
Video explores cleanup, funding fights, shrinking reservoirs, Tribal rights progress, and a reminder that perpetual motion remains a myth.
Tag: Lake Mead
Water news video available for the week of August 25-30, 2025
From Utah’s shrinking reservoirs to toxic Tijuana sewage, this week's water video shows that the West’s water crisis is deepening—yet new science and solutions are emerging.
Human-caused climate change deepens Colorado River Basin drought
A University of Colorado Boulder study shows human-caused climate change is worsening the Colorado River Basin’s megadrought by reducing rainfall and intensifying water shortages.
Colorado River District adopts a 5-year plan to protect West Slope water, expand data resources, and lead in Colorado River negotiations.
Post-2026 Guidelines: Tribe awarded $1.1M to assess irrigation
The Colorado River Indian Tribes received $1.1M to assess an irrigation project as states race to finalize post-2026 water management agreements.
Lake Mead’s levels will fall this summer due to low snowpack, rapid melt, and stalled water negotiations among Colorado River states.