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Snowpack boosted to 105% of normal in Colorado River Basin

There's good news in the Colorado River Basin, with snowpack levels slightly above normal.

Dry start to winter raises water concerns in the West

A dry winter start threatens the West's Colorado River water supply, but the next few months can turn the situation around.

Feds less optimistic about Lake Mead water levels

Lake Mead's water level is forecasted to hit a historic low by 2025, despite recent efforts to stabilize the region's major reservoirs.

Administration announces next steps for Colorado River Basin

The Biden-Harris administration is developing new guidelines for the Colorado River system to enhance water security, with public input and significant investments in water infrastructure, as the...

Good News: Lake Powell and Lake Mead to operate under improved conditions

The Bureau of Reclamation's latest 24-Month Study reveals Lake Mead will operate under a Level 1 Shortage Condition in 2024, an improvement from the previous Level 2, while Lake Powell will operate...

Lake Mead water level expected to rise

Lake Mead's water levels are projected to rise by nearly 20 feet by year-end, boosted by planned water releases from Lake Powell.

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This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…
Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.
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